Misunderstandings & Discovery
In the 1980s and early 1990s, the outbreak of HIV and AIDS spread across America and the rest of the world. Today, more than 70 million people have been infected with HIV. And about 35 million have died from AIDS since the start of the pandemic.
Pathogens are being monitored and discussed now more than ever in an effort to prevent future plagues. And as space exploration continues to break the mold, the reality that NASA may find living microbes is becoming a real possibility. The unlikely scenario that they would find living microbes is already earth-shattering, but what if the microbes they find cause a pandemic on the planet?
Typhoid fever is a life-threatening infection that still manages to affect populations across the globe. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that anywhere between 11-20 million people get infected each year. There are currently two vaccines available to help prevent typhoid fever. One is administered orally, while the other is an injection. Despite both vaccines being available, they do have age requirements and require booster follow-ups. A recent study has shown promising results of a pediatric typhoid vaccine holding its effectiveness for up to 3 years.
In this day and age, we always have our phones with us, especially when we travel. Your phone can do a lot of amazing things. But there are applications out there for those traveling internationally that can help with all different kinds of things. From finding accommodations to the best trails to hike, and even where to eat and how to manage your money, there’s an app for that.
Vaccines are responsible for the extinction of childhood diseases that plagued the world in early times. Diseases like diphtheria were once considered the plague for children. These diseases were responsible for millions of child deaths worldwide until the 1920s and 30s when widespread vaccination became integrated into healthcare.
