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Flu (Influenza)By: Luz Santacruz&Dayana Salazar.

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What is Influenza? Very highly contagious viral infection of

the respiratory passages. Often causes fever, severe aching. Often causes epidemics

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SymptomsSome symptoms include Runny or stuffy nose Cough and/or sore throat A fever of 100 F or higher fever Not many people get a fever when having a

cold Body aches and/or headaches. Fatigue Most common in children, Nausea, vomiting,

and/or diarrhea

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What causes the Flu? Flu viruses travel through air when a

person sneezes, coughs or talks. A person can get the viruses by simply

touching an object. Influenza viruses are constantly

changing

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Treatment You can treat flu symptoms with and without

medication. But it won’t make you any less contagious

Vaccination Antibiotics Get plenty of rest and eat healthy

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Prevention Vaccination Everyday prevention: good hygiene Antiviral drugs help prevent getting

contagious.

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The Seasonal Flu Seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory

illness caused by flu virus. Approximately 5-20% residents get the

flu each year. Flu season begins from early October

and as late May.

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The Flu Season

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Who is at risk? Children (younger than 2) Senior (65 and older) People with low immune system Changes to a pregnant woman’s immune

system can make her more sensitive for the flu. The flu can bring her pregnancy at great risk.

People with disabilities Travelers and people living aboard.

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Types of Flu Viruses H7N9 (Avian Influenza A Virus): been

detected in poulrty in China, people and birds in the U.S

H3N2V: does not usually infect people or spread among people.

H1N1(Swine Flu): it’s now a human seasonal flu that circulates in pigs

H5N1 (Bird Flu): serious outbreaks in domestic poultry

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YouTube video http://

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksEjiDDaLu4

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Podcast Link http://

www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=10109

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Resources www.mayoclinic.com www.cdc.gov www.flu.gov