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Facts about Monkey Pox

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Key facts * Monkeypox is a rare disease that occurs primarily in remote parts of Central and West Africa, near tropical rainforests. * The monkeypox virus can cause a fatal illness in humans and, although it is similar to human smallpox which has been eradicated, it is much milder. * The monkeypox virus is transmitted to people from various wild animals but has limited secondary spread through human-to-human transmission. * Typically, case fatality in monkeypox outbreaks has been between 1% and 10%, with most deaths occurring in younger age groups. * There is no treatment or vaccine available although prior smallpox vaccination was highly effective in preventing monkeypox as well. Monkeypox is a rare viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms in humans similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although less severe. Smallpox was eradicated in 1980.However, monkeypox still occurs sporadically in some parts of Africa. Monkeypo...
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Back to School Tips for a Successful Academic Year

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The long holidays are over and students are getting ready to begin a new school. That is the 2017/2018 academic year. In other to achieve success, the following tips have been prepared for parents and teachers. Tips for Parents 1. Make out time: Attend the school's open day or orientation to learn expectations and meet the teachers and staff. 2. Communicate : Read and respond to communication from your child's teacher. 3. Inform: Let your child's teacher know of things going on at home that could distract your child. 4. Set: Work with your child to create goals for the year and commend them when they accomplish the goals. 5. Do your part: Contribute to classroom supplies such as tissues, towels, pencils etc. 6. Say thank you: Send a note to your child's teacher and let him/ her know  he/she is appreciated. 7. Gather feedback:   Ask your child how things are going regularly to keep up with what is happening. 8. Rest: Ensure your child is getting enough...
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Regular brushing, flossing, trips to the dentist — all of these things help keep your beautiful smile intact. Did you know that there are certain fruits that you may consume on a regular basis to ensure that your pearly whites stay traffic-stopping? Some of these fruits provide nourishment while others promote cleaner and whiter teeth. Without any ado, let’s take a look at some nutritious and delectable fruits that are well-known smile-boosters: Apples There are a couple of reasons why apples are superb teeth beautifiers. First, they are rich in fiber. As you munch on apples, their fibrous flesh gently scrubs the surface of your teeth, thus removing superficial stains. Second, there’s a lot of water in apples, and this helps cleanse your teeth as well your entire mouth. Pears Just like apples, pears are excellent stain- and debris-removers. Each time you chew on some pears, you are actually polishing your teeth and washing away food particles and bacteria. So if you don’t have access...
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20 Characteristics of a Real Man

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The issue of what makes a real man has always been a subject of debate among men and women alike* This informed my research on that subject and i came up with the following 20 characteristics: 1. A man treats women with respect. If you don’t respect women, you’re not a man. Period. 2. A man understands that greater happiness lies in helping others, not helping himself. 3. A man doesn’t stand still while the world passes him by, he continually pushes himself. 4. A man is a leader in at least one aspect of his life, whether this means his family, with his friends or just in general. But he can also follow. The world wouldn’t work if everyone was trying to lead in every aspect of life. 5. You can depend on a man. You can’t depend on a boy. 6. “You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him discover it in himself.” ~ Galileo Galilei 7. A man doesn’t need to be able to fight or to protect himself and his family physically. But it helps. He does however need to be wil...
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Understanding Adolescent Behaviour

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Adolescence is a time of growing up fraught with change. It is a time of rapid physical growth and development, accompanied by hormonal changes that activate the development of secondary sex characteristics and bring on heightened sexuality and new emotions. As parents we stand a better chance of handling our children’s growing pains during this stage if we understand what is happening to them. The central task during adolescence is acquiring more independence. At around age twelve or thirteen, a child begins to grasp an understanding of the larger world outside his family. He becomes sensitive to things that are going on elsewhere in the world and has an inner aching from the realization that one day he will stand in that world as an adult. This notion is both exciting and scary. It is exciting because of the anticipation of gaining adult privileges and scary because of self-doubts about handling adult responsibilities. This growing awareness along with the onset of puberty moves hi...
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How to make a good first impression - 11 helpful tips

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Did you know that it only takes a tenth of a second to make a first impression? In other words, when you meet someone for the first time, you need to be on your game from the very beginning. This includes being aware of everything from the words you choose to the body language you convey. Whether you're meeting new connections, team members, potential employers, or customers, I've put together a list of tips designed to help you put your best foot forward and make a killer first impression. 11 Tips for Making a Good First Impression 1) Be mindful of your body language and posture. Effective body language goes beyond simply standing up straight and having a firm handshake -- although those things are definitely important, too. When you're meeting someone for the first time, keep your posture open -- don’t tightly cross your arms or legs, don't ball your hands into fists, and don't hunch over in your seat. Lean in when you talk to show you're actively listen...
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Rhesus Incompatibility and Miscarriages among women

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Most times, when two persons are about to get married, they are quick to make inquiry about the genotypes of each other. That is, whether any of them is AA, AS or SS. This is viewed as very important so as to forestall the ugly situation of giving birth to SS children (sickle cell) which occurs when two persons who are both AS get married. However, little or no attention is usually given to another crucial factor in child bearing- Rhesus Incompatibility. Rhesus Factor is an antigen that exists on the surface of red blood cells in most people (about 85% of humans). It is also referred to as Rh Factor. People who have the Rh factor have “positive” (+) blood types, such as A+, O+ or B+ while those who do not have the Rh factor have “negative” (-) blood types, such as A–, O– or AB– . The “+” and “-” in front of the blood group is the Rhesus factor. Generally, we have A+, A–, B+, B–, AB+, AB–, O+ and O–. Rhesus factor is genetic in nature. It is inherited from the parents, emphatically t...
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