Who's on 1st
This level of public health prevention would include breast self-examinations.
What is secondary prevention?
Anthrax, Botulism, and Smallpox
What are Category A bioterrorism agents/diseases?
These vaccines cannot typically be given before 1 year of age.
What is MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox)?
Meals that mix meat and dairy, foods that contain pork or shellfish are not typically considered this.
What is kosher?
Commonly among the leading causes of death in all U.S. communities, African Americans have the shortest survival rate, receive fewer preventive screenings, and tend to receive this diagnosis later than other races.
What is cancer?
A client with multiple sclerosis (MS) participates in daily strength training keeping symptoms at bay, reflecting this type of level of prevention.
What is tertiary?
Brucellosis, Cholera, Ricin, Typhus
What are Category B bioterrorism agents/diseases?
Adults and children 7 years and older get a slightly different version of this vaccine that younger children receive 5 doses of by as early as age 4.
What is DTaP? (Bonus: Tdap is the booster approved for ages 7 and up, but typically the first dose of that is at age 11-12 years.)
Caffeinated beverages may be a no-go for members of this religion.
What is Mormonism (or Church of Latter Day Saints)?
Lack of insurance coverage is a particular barrier to care for many of those in poverty, but for this group, uninsured rates are about twice that of the next highest demographic.
What is Latinos/Hispanics?
A city decides to engage in this level of prevention by monitoring the drinking water supply for optimal levels of fluoridation.
What is primary?
Salmonella, E. Coli, Cryptosporidium
What are Category B bioterrorism agents/diseases?
This vaccine is unusual in that it is given orally in liquid form and is contraindicated in babies 8 months of age and up.
What is Rotavirus?
A vegetarian diet is common among followers of this religion, thought to likely be the oldest religion in the world.
What is Hinduism?
Imported ceramics, candy, and herbal/traditional remedies can increase the risk of this type of poisoning, which is most concerning in children under age 5 years old.
What is lead poisoning?
The school nurse conducts lice checks once a month, practicing this type of prevention.
What is secondary?
Plague, Tularemia, Ebola
What are Category A bioterrorism agents/diseases?
This vaccine is given at ages 2 & 4 months of age, as well as 12-15 months of age. Depending on the brand, a child may also need a booster at 6 months.
What is Hib? (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
Adherents of this religion typically refrain from eating pork, and may refer to permitted foods, products, or practices as halal.
What is Islam? (Individuals are often referred to as Muslin)
Despite making up less than 2% of the U.S. population, this high-risk community accounts for about 15% of alcohol and drug addictions.
What is Native Americans/American Indians?
The community health nurse teaches a client with tuberculosis how to take prescribed steroids to reduce meningitis and joint pain.
What is tertiary prevention?
Hantavirus, Nipah virus
What are Category C bioterrorism agents/diseases?
Contraindications for this vaccine include severe egg allergy, presence or history of Guillain Barre syndrome, age less than 6 months.
What is seasonal influenza (flu) vaccine?
On Fridays during the weeks before Easter and on days of religious significance, red meat is a no-no for practitioners of this religious denomination.
What is Catholicism?
This group has double the risk of infant mortality when compared to whites, even when controlling for economic and educational factors.
Who are African American/Black women?