International Nurses Association

Can you even begin to imagine what it was like to be a nurse in 1350?  There were many health care workers in 1350, mainly due to the Black Plague.  This was the most devastating pandemic in our history to date, and it killed an estimated 175 million people throughout Europe.  Although rumor has spread over the years that rats were the cause of this terrible disease, the fact is no one knows for certain what caused the condition, though it was indeed spread by rats. Measles Measles do still exist, however on a very limited scale. With vaccinations, this childhood disease can be eliminated.  Measles can cause serious complications: - Blindness- measles can cause permanent blindness.  It is recommended that anyone with a severe case of measles avoid direct sunlight. - Severe diarrhea - Uncontrollable diarrhea can lead to dehydration, which can then cause complications.  Dehydration, especially in children can potentially be a very serious condition. - Respiratory infections can be