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 …
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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Why the Restavek system exists: a history of Haiti
According to a study done by the CDC, about 15% of the population of 13-24-year-olds in Haiti are Restaveks. They are children living in domestic servitude, working for long hours every day to perform housework for their host families. They are often neglected and abused in their communities. To understand why the Restavek system thrives …
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