Post on 30-Mar-2015
Being prepared for influenza & a pandemic
Developed by Grey Bruce Health Unit, September 2009
2 types of flu viruses circulating◦Seasonal flu virus◦Pandemic virus
2 flu vaccines developed
SYMPTOM COMMON COLD INFLUENZA
Fever Rare Sudden Onset (lasts 3-4 days)
Headache Rare Frequent
Aches & Pains Slight Usual (often quite severe)
Weakness Rare/Mild Moderate to Extreme
Bed Ridden Rare Frequent(may last 5-10 days)
Sniffles Common Sometimes
Sneezing Usual Sometimes
Sore Throat Common Sometimes
Cough Sometimes (Mild to Moderate)
Usual(can become severe)
Person to person through droplets
◦Cough◦Sneeze◦Contaminated Surface
Rest away from othersKeep personal items separateDisinfect items & surfacesOne person as caregiverWear disposable glovesMask use
Call you health care provider if you develop symptoms when:
Pregnant Have heart or lung disease Have chronic health problems Are elderly Have illness that affects immune system
Fast or difficult breathing Increased drowsiness & irritabilityNot drinking enough fluids; signs of
dehydrationSymptoms become worse
Thermometer Soap Hand sanitizer Disposable gloves Surgical masks Acetaminophen Ibuprofen
Bleach/Household Disinfectant
Paper towels Tissues Extra supply of
special foods, medicine, equipment
Anyone 6 months or older
Needed every year Reduce risk of illness Reduce severity of
symptoms
Wash hands often Hand sanitizer
available Cover coughs &
sneezes Hands away from
face
Disinfect common surfaces
Stay home when sick Get the flu shot
Tracking illness in Grey Bruce Schools
Parents report symptoms when notifying school of child’s absence
Children excluded if have:◦ Fever & Cough
And one of following: Sore throat, Aches & pains, Weakness
◦ Children under 5 Vomiting/Diarrhea may be present Fever may not be prominent
Return when:◦No fever◦Well enough to participate
Visitor restrictions◦Remind visitors of healthy
practices◦ Signage at entries
Staff exclusions◦ 7 days after onset◦No fever
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)◦Mask◦ Eye protection◦Gloves & gown when
necessary◦Hand hygiene
Grey Bruce Health Unitwww.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca1-800-263-3456
ServiceOntario INFOline 1-800-476-9708 8:00 am - 8:00 pm (7days/wk)
Ministry of Health and Long Term Care www.health.gov.on.ca Hotline: 1-888-668-4636
Telehealth Ontario1-866-797-0000 • Telephone assessment and triage
World Health Organization www.who.int/en/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/ • American content
Fight Fluwww.fightflu.ca
Public Health Agency of Canadahttp://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/index-eng.php