Health Power point

Allergies

Allergies are a harmful immune system response by the body to a substance.

Primary Groups Affected

• Young Children are the primary group affected. Allergies can be life long, or a child may grow out of their allergy when they become adults.

Most Common Allergies

• Milk
• Eggs
• Fish
• Shellfish
• Treenuts/peanuts
• Wheat
• Soy Beans

Signs and Symptoms

• Hives
• Flushed skin or rash
• Tingling or itchy sensation in mouth
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Coughing/wheezing
• Dizziness/light headiness
• Swelling of Throat
• Difficulty breathing
• Loss of conciousness

Teachers

• Teachers should be knowledgeable when it comes to allergies. They need to know how to protect and provide medical help when a child is having an allergic reaction. This is very important because a child could have a life threatening allergic reaction.

https://www.fda.gov/food/resourcesforyou/consumers/ucm079311.htm

Common Illnesses

Common Illnesses

• A common illness is an unhealthy condition in the body. Common illnesses include, runny nose, colds, and nose bleeds.

Primary Groups Affected

• Young Children are the primary group that is most affected by common illnesses. This is because children are exposed to illnesses primarily at school.

Symptoms and Signs

• Fever
• Diarrehea
• Fatigue
• Muscle Aches

Teachers

• Teachers need to have an understanding of common communicable illnesses. They need to know what causes them, how they are trasnmitted, and how they can control it.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/childhood-illnesses

Infectious Diseases

Infectious Disease

• Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms.
• An infectious disease can pass from person to person.

Primary Groups Affected

• Children between the ages of birth-five are affected most by infectious diseases.
• This is due to not keeping up proper hygiene, putting things in their mouths, and sharing toys with other children.

Types of Infectious Diseases

• Chicken Pox
• Colds and Flu
• Conjuctivitus
• Impetigo
• Rubella

Symptoms and Signs

• Fever
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Eye crust, red eye
• Bumps, rash, skin lesions

Teachers

• Teachers need to be able to identify infectious diseases so they are able to stop the disease from transmitting in the classroom.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/infectious-diseases

Sexually Transmitted Disease

Sexually Transmitted Diseases are diseases than are transmitted by direct sexual contact.

Primary Groups Affected

• Sexually active teenagers ages 15-19 years.
• Young adults ages 20-24 years that are sexually active.

Primary Groups Affected

• Sexually active teenagers ages 15-19 years.
• Young adults ages 20-24 years that are sexually active.

Types of STI's

• Chlamydia
• Genital Herpes
• Gonnorhea
• HIV
• Syphillis

Symptoms and signs

• Thick, cloudy, bloody discharge from vagina or penis.
• Pain or burning sensation.
• Anal itching
• Heavy, painful periods
• Painful swollen testicles
• Painful bowel movements

Teachers

• It is helpful for teachers to be aware of STI's and their symptoms so they can inform their students on how to practice safe sex.

Skin-Related Issues

Skin-Related Issues are irritants that cause disorders on the skin.

Groups Primarily Affected

• Some skin-related issues are common between the ages of 2-6 years. Such as impetigo.
• Skin-related issues are also common during puberty. Ages 13-17 years.The main type being acne.

Types of Skin-related Issuses

• Eczema
• Acne
• Psoriases
• Skin Cancer
• Seborrheic Dermatitis

Signs and Symptoms

• Raised bumps that are red or white
• A rash that could be painful or itchy
• Scaly or rough skin
• Peeling skin
• Open sores of lesions
• dry, cracked skin
• Discolored patches of skin

Teachers

• Teachers should be aware of the common symptoms of skin-related issues. It is important because a skin-related issues could be caused by an allergy. By knowing this the teachers can provide better medical care for their students.

https://www.foxnews.com/story/5-most-common-skin-disorders
https://medlineplus.gov/magazine/issues/fall08/articles/fall08pg22-25.html