The Haemophilus Vaccine
A Victory for Immunologic Engineering
Author(s)
http://sciencecases.lib.buffalo.edu/collection/detail.html?case_id=441&id=441Department of Infectious Diseases
Umea University
arne.tarnvik@infdis.umu.se
Abstract
This case study focuses on a young mother whose child attends a day care center where there has been an outbreak of bacterial meningitis. The case explores the need for health care workers to provide relevant medical information and advice to patients, parents, and the community as well as the efficacy of vaccines. The case is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the health sciences. It may be used in a course in microbiology, immunology, internal medicine, preventive medicine, pediatrics, or primary health care. It might also be useful for nursing and pharmacy students.
Objectives
- To understand principles of host interaction with encapsulated bacteria.
- To understand the rationale for vaccination against encapsulated bacteria in general and Haemophilus influenzae in particular.
- To understand the relationship between age and induction of immune protection to encapsulated bacteria.
- To be able to discuss/debate vaccine efficacy and safety.
Keywords
Haemophilus; H. influenza; bacterial meningitis; vaccination; vaccine; infectious disease; bacterial infectionEducational Level
Undergraduate upper division, Professional (degree program), Continuing educationFormat
PDFType Methods
Debate, DiscussionLanguage
EnglishSubject Headings
Medicine (General) Nursing Pharmacy / Pharmacology Public Health Microbiology
Date Posted
02/01/01Teaching Notes
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Vicki Kyarsgaard
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Nursing
Crown College
St. Bonifacius, MN
09/06/2011
I was able to find the Peltola article, but the other article was only available through the Journal or $86.00! Resource sources are critical for these cases..... -----------------------------
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09/07/2011
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