ESSAY ON CHILDHOOD DISEASES AND INJURIES GUADALUPE MALDONADOHPRS 1304MS WILLIAMS The immune system is the body's defense against infectious organisms and other invaders. Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade the body's systems and cause disease. The immune system is made up of a network of cells, tissues and organs that work together to protect the body. When it comes to children versus adults; for example, a newborn and an elderly person do not have a strong immune system, while a young adult has the strongest immune system. Therefore, the top 5 childhood diseases are chickenpox, croup, diarrhea, measles and mumps. For every disease there are always preventative treatments so that the child is healthy. Chickenpox, also known as chicken pox, is a highly contagious viral infection that causes an itchy, blister-like rash on the skin. It usually starts on the chest, back and face, then spreads to the rest of the body. The most characteristic symptom is an itchy, blister-like rash. Other symptoms may include fever, feeling tired and headache. Chickenpox can be prevented with a vaccine. Treatment usually involves alleviating symptoms, although high-risk groups may receive antiviral drugs. Chickenpox usually lasts five to ten days, complications can occasionally include pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, or bacterial skin infections, among others. Treatment of chickenpox in children targets the symptoms while the immune system deals with the virus. With children under the age of 12, trimming their nails while keeping them clean is an important part of treatment as they are more likely to scratch the blisters more deeply than adults. It is recommended to keep... in the center of the card... and easily spread the number of people living in confined spaces. Initial signs and symptoms often include fever, muscle aches, headache and feeling tired. Then usually followed by a painful swelling of one or both paroid glands. Symptoms typically appear 16-18 days after exposure and resolve after 7-10 days. Mumps is preventable with two doses of the mumps vaccine. Overall all parents should pay special attention to each of their children when it comes to proper hygiene, and often doctor visits for vaccines and regular checkups. A cough is enough for a child to become contaminated with germs and bacteria. Children will be children and it is up to adults to advise them on what to do and what not to do. Teach a child how to properly wash his hands after going outside or before sitting down at the table, and also ask if he wants to eat a candy, if it is still edible.