Alex Lizzappi

The U.S. has intervened in Haitian politics and economy through military intervention,

Some examples of U.S. foreign policy

Some examples of how U.S. foreign policy has affected Haiti in a negative way throughout history.   Occupation: In 1915, the United States occupied Haiti for nearly 20 years, during which time it imposed economic policies that benefited U.S. businesses but hurt the Haitian economy. The U.S. also suppressed political dissent and imposed a constitution …

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Immunization Schedule

The consensus is that no harm would be caused to the kids by overlapping the same Immunization or immunizations. It is very commonplace to “catch a child up ” and the CDC has a designated schedule for children with unknown or incomplete records. Routine Haiti Immunization Schedule BCG Baccile Calmette Guerin vaccine (for TB) at …

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All children should have a medical history (if known) and physical examination.

Components of the medical history should include: History of trauma Symptoms of communicable disease (i.e. fever, coryza, cough, rash, diarrhea, vomiting) Past medical and surgical history including any known chronic diseases Specific history of TB and HIV should be solicited Medication history Components of the physical examination should include: Vital signs and assessment of hydration status Height, …

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