THE FLU ENDS WITH U

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THE FLU ENDS WITH U
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What is the Flu

• Another name for influenza
• Contagious respiratory illness
• Attacks people of all ages
• Illness is mild to severe
• Complications can lead to death
• In the USA 5 to 20 of people get the flu every
  year
• About 200,000 are hospitalized a year
• About 36,000 die from the flu a year

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Complications of Flu

• Bacterial pneumonia
• Ear infections
• Sinus infections
• Dehydration
• Worsening of chronic medical conditions
• asthma, diabetes or congestive heart failure

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Signs and Symptoms

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Headache
• Chills
• Muscle aches
• Fatigue
• Vomiting /diarrhea
• Occurs more in children than adults

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How Long Can the Flu Last

• Symptoms such as a fever, chills, sore throat,
  headache, runny nose, loss of appetite can last 3
  to 7 days.
• Cough and fatigue can last up to 2 weeks.
• Contagious- 1 day before up to 5-7 days after
  symptoms appear

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Cold vs. Flu

• Cold
• Milder than flu
• Stuffy nose
• Runny nose
• Headache
• Sore throat
• Cough

• Flu
• worse than a cold
• Fever /nasal congestion
• Muscle or body aches
• Extreme tiredness
• cough/sore throat
• Headache
• Vomiting/diarrhea
• More common in children

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How Does Flu Spread

• Through droplets when you cough, sneeze or
  talk
• By touching objects contaminated with the flu
  virus then touching your eyes, nose or mouth
• poor hand hygiene

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Why Receive the Vaccine

• Adults need it to protect the children.
• Children need it to protect the elderly.
• We all need it to protect each other!

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You Can Catch Spread Flu In School

• Water fountains
• Sharing drinks
• Kissing
• Close contact with others
• Sharing cigarettes
• Locker rooms

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You Can Take Home the Flu

• If you catch the Flu in school, you can take it
  home to your family.

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You Can Spread it to Your Loved Ones

• Parents
• Brothers sisters
• Grandparents
• Newborn baby
• Relatives
• Friends
• Even with a simple hug or kiss

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You Can Spread Flu to Others

• Infected family members can spread the flu
  everywhere they go

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Let the Flu Stop With YOU

• Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use
  alcohol based hand sanitizer
• Avoid close contact with sick people
• Stay home when you are sick

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Let The Flu Stop With You

• Cough into your sleeve

• Use tissues when sneezing.
• Throw used tissues in
• the trash.

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The best way to prevent the flu is to get
VACCINATED!
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Who Should Get Vaccinated

• Everyone 6 months and older

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Who Should Not Get Vaccinated

• Allergy to chicken eggs
• Severe reaction to previous flu vaccine
• Developed Guillian-Barre syndrome 6 weeks after
  flu vaccine
• Younger than 6 months
• Moderately or severely ill with fever.....wait
  until your symptoms lessen

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When Should I Get The Flu Vaccine

• Every year
• Flu season can run from October to May.
• Usually peaks in January
• As soon as it is available
• Never too late
• Vaccinate throughout the season

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Two Ways to Vaccinate!

• Injection

• Nasal Spray

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Injection

• The flu shot is an inactivated vaccine, which
  means it contains a killed virus.
• It is given with a needle.
• Injection site is in the upper arm.

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Nasal Spray

• A vaccine administered through the nose.
• Licensed for ages 2-49
• Cannot receive if pregnant.
• It is a live virus vaccine called FluMist.

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Risk Factors Associated With Both Vaccines

• Allergic reactions are rare, and usually occur
  within minutes to hours.
• These include difficulty breathing, hoarseness,
  hives, paleness, weakness, rapid heart beat or
  dizziness.
• Seek medical attention immediately

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Where To Get The Flu Vaccine

• Allegheny County Health Department
• Health Care Provider
• Health Clinics
• Health Fairs
• Local Pharmacies
• Urgent Care Centers
• School Vaccination Clinics

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Interested in Learning More?

• Go to www.cdc.gov/flu
• call 1-800-CDC-INFO
• Talk with your health care provider
• Talk to your school nurse
• Contact your local health department

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Community Immunity Art Poster Contest

• Sponsored by the Allegheny County
  Immunization Coalition
• (ACIC)

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Incentives

• Cash prizes
• Scholarship opportunities
• Resume builder
• Opportunity to display your art in a gallery
• Publicity

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Entry Requirements

• See your school nurse for complete details
• Deadline for submission November 11, 2010

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Works Cited

• www.cdc.gov/flu
• http//www.cdc.gov/cdctv/inever/. Video web
  address for I
  never get the flu. February 2010.
• Cold and the Flu-What to ask your Doctor-Adults.
  MedlinePlus Encyclopedia. http//www.nlm.nih.gov/m
  edlineplus/ency/patientinstructions/00249.htm
• Is the Flu Vaccine a Good Idea for Your Family?.
  Kids Health. Nemours. http//kidshealth.org/
• For Consumers Flu. U.S. Food and Drug
  Administration. August 20th, 2010.
  http//www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ByAudience/ForWome
  n/ucm118571.htm.
• Influenza Vaccine. MedlinePlus Encyclopedia.
  http//www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/00
  2025.htm
• Key Facts and Information About Influenza(Flu)
  and the Flu vaccine. Centers for Disease Control
  and Prevention. August 20, 2010.
  http//www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm.

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Created by Students of UPMC Mercy Hospital
School of NursingElizabeth BlasiBethany
ConwayNicole JordanSteve KlaykoKimberly
MedinaSarah ReedAnn ShaughnessyJen
VlahosJaime ZurawskyInstructorMrs. Patricia
Robinson, RN, MN1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh,
PA 15219with contributions from the Allegheny
County Immunization Coalition