Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Thesis statement
Better research is needed in order to prevent the public fear to the MMR vaccine. The only way to prevent the spread of the measles is through proper immunization.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
six professional literature citations
Brown, David et all. “A point- of -care test for measles diagnosis.” Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Vol.8 (9) Sept. 2011.675. web.Nov.2011
Lockyer Norman. “The case of the measles.” Nature (London) Vol. 473. (7348) Sept.2006 p434. web.Nov.2011
“Measles Outbreak.” Pediatrics for Parents. Vol. 22. (9)Sept. 2006 p5. web.Nov.2011
“Recent news from WHO.” Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Vol.99. (8) pg 569. Aug. 2010. web. Nov.2011
“Hospital Infection Control & Prevention.” Measles Disease Outbreaks. Aug 2011 Vol.38 (8): pg..94-6.web.Nov.2011
“Oxford Journals Medicine.” Journal of Infectious Diseases. Vol.203 (11) pg.1517-1525.web.Nov.2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
Professional journal article citations
The article is about new ways to test the measles virus by using antibodies in serum and oral fluid specimens. POCT tests (point of care tests) are being used to rapidly diagnose infections of the virus.
Brown, David et all. “A point- of -care test for measles diagnosis.” Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Vol.8(9) Sept. 2011. p675. web
The article is about lack of funds and public fear that is affecting the progress of vaccines. Vaccines are competing for funding with one another because there are so many diseases in the world.
Lockyer Norman. “The case of the measles.” Nature (London) Vol. 473.(7348) Sept.2006 p434. web
The article is about kindergarten children needing to receive the MMR vaccine to stop the spread of the measles. Concerns about the effects of media reports and claims on the vaccine being linked to autism will cause more parents to not vaccinate their children. Recently found a group of children in Indiana and 90% were not vaccinated properly.
“Measles Outbreak.” Pediatrics for Parents. Vol. 22. (9) Sept. 2006 p5. web
The article talks about the values and beliefs that play into decision making based on evidence. Also talks about scientists finding better ways to inform the public on findings and that better research is needed for convincing parents to vaccinate.
“Recent news from WHO.” Bulletin of the World Health Organization. Vol.99. (8) pg 569. Aug. 2010. web.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Popular Audience
The popular audience’s in my genre analysis are the general public with emphasis on parents and health care professionals such as physicians and the federal government. The general public wants clear answers on whether or not the vaccine is safe for their children. Furthermore, they want the evidence to back it. They realize the importance of the vaccine but are not willing to jeopardize their child’s well being for it. The professionals on the other hand are trying to find ways to persuade and convince the general public that the vaccine is safe and the only way to prevent the spread of the measles is by receiving the MMR vaccination.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Draft genre analysis
The person on the street and professional articles I reviewed had opposite feelings concerning the measles outbreak in the United States. According to the Huffington post many parents are afraid of vaccinating their children due to the fear of the MMR vaccine causing autism. Although, many studies have been preformed and no link between the two have been confirmed. Moreover, both sides do agree that the virus is being transferred from other countries and that there has been a drastic increase in the virus this year in the US.
The professional articles were similar in that they were short and to the point. The Measles/Rubella bulletin and the CDC stated the only way to eliminate the spread of the virus is to receive the vaccine. Many children are at risk of contracting the disease because they have either not yet received the vaccine which consist of two separate injections, or parents are refusing the vaccination. Furthermore, the US is trying to make the vaccine more available by offering it in local schools and strongly recommending the vaccine to everyone before traveling out of the country. Health officials are also advising all countries to document travel histories of people that become infected with the virus in order to localize where the virus is originating from and to collect specimens of each person to identify the viral strand.
I feel the only conflict between the non professionals and the professionals is if the virus is safe. Parents are obviously going to protect their children if they feel the vaccine is questionable. Even though health care officials state the vaccine is safe parents need proof and reassurance. I feel this uncertainty can be resolved by professionals providing more concrete evidence and providing more information on the issue.
Works Cited
“Measles and Rubella Surveillance in the Americas.” Measles/Rubella Weekly Bulletin.
Vol.17. 3 Sept. 2011. No. 35. Web.
“Measles and Rubella Surveillance in the Americas.” Measles /Rubella Weekly Bulletin.
Vol.17. 27 Aug. 2011. No. 34. Web.
Vol.17. 27 Aug. 2011. No. 34. Web.
“Measles Outbreaks. “Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 1 Sept.2011.web
Gorski, David. "Measles Outbreaks 2011.” Science-based medicine.30 May 2011.web
Neal, Meghan.” US Measles Outbreak Sees Cases at 15-year high what should you do?” The Huffington Post.25 July 2011.web
Friday, October 21, 2011
What professionals think (Measles Outbreak)
From the health journals I have reviewed, all agree that in order to be immune to the measles virus they must recieve the MMR vaccine. Countries are now being encouraged to collect specimens for viral identification of the virus. Documentation is also in demand for people who have recently traveled to other countries and for people who have not been vaccinated. In order to eliminate the virus, the United States is trying to determine where the virus is being transferred from in other countries to prevent the spread in the US
Works Cited
“Measles and Rubella Surveillance in the Americas
Vol.17. 3 Sept. 2011. No.35.Web.
“Measles and Rubella Surveillance in the Americas
Vol.17. 27 Aug. 2011. No.34.Web.
Vol.17. 27 Aug. 2011. No.34.Web.
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
"Person on the street"
The United States Asia are alarmingly high. In 2000, the United States
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