H1 N1 Virus Power Point

H1N1 Virus
Feeling under the weather? Not in your usual tip top shape? You could be the next victim of the Swine Flu!
H1N1 Virus, as it takes on an immune system.
By: Chelsey Buchholz
Technology 290

The Importance of Knowing
Becoming educated about the H1N1Virus/Swine Flu will defer:
Death
Missing school, work, and other extracurricular activities from being sick
Spreading the flu
Dr. Frieden said in an eSchool News report, "Influenza can be unpredictable, so preparation and planning are key. "We can't stop the tide of flu, but we can reduce the number of people who become very ill by preparing well and acting effectively”(eSchool News).

What is H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu?
Respiratory Infection
The H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu contains genetics from human, avian, and swine flu viruses (Mayo Clinic).
H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu spreads rapidly
June, 2009 the epidemic had been verified worldwide (Mayo Clinic).
Swine Flu was named after influenza in pigs (Mayo Clinic).

Symptoms of H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu
Sore Throat
Cough
Body aches
High Fevers
Chills
Tired
Diarrhea
Vomiting
( Info from Mayo Clinic)
Fatigue

Avoiding H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu
Stay home if sick
Wash hands thoroughly and constantly
Avoid large crowds of people
Steer clear of sick ones
(Info from Mayo Clinic)

Treatments
Symptom Relief
Antiviral Drugs- oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir
(Mayo Clinic)
Tamiflu

Impacting K-12 Education
Students missing school/lessons
School Closings
Teachers and parents in fear
Cleaning Frenzy

Education Survives
Companies help schools continue with lecture
Sick students still learning at home
Office Live for teachers and students

Game Plan
Schools hosting Swine Flu shots
Learning at home
Podcasts
DVDs
Take Home Learning Packets
(eSchool News)

Spreading of the Germs
Get flu shots
Stay home when sick
Steer clear from sick ones
Clean, clean, clean

Conclusion
Be aware of H1N1 Virus/Swine Flu
Know the symptoms
Take Precautions
Get vaccinated
If child/student misses school, know about technology learning
STAY HEALTHY AND CLEAN, CLEAN, CLEAN!

References
Picture References:
Author: AJC1
Name: H1N1 Influenza Virus
URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajc1/3493605447/sizes/s/
Author: infrogmation
Name: Wellbe Says
URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/infrogmation/3486970729/sizes/s/
Author: obo-bobolina
Name: Super Fatigue
URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/obo-bobolina/1042616799/sizes/s/
Author: Richard Sunderland
Name: Tamiflu
URL: http://www.flickr.com/photos/richardsunderland/3766491852/sizes/s/

References
Online Sources:
Mayo Clinic Staff. (September 30, 2009). Mayo Clinic: H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu). Retrieved from http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/swine-flu/DS01144
Staff and Wire Reports. (October 28, 2009). eSchool News: Feds Revise Swine Flu Guidance. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?print&i=60100
Staff and Wire Reports. (September 16, 2009). eSchool News: Companies Help Schools Survive Swine Flu. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=60722
Staff and Wire Reports. (June 18, 2009). eSchool News: Schools Could be Clinics for Swine Flu Shots. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/safety- security/index.cfm?i=59287

References
Online Sources
Staff and Wire Reports. (August 25, 2009). eSchool News: Feds Issue More Guidance on Swine Flu. Retrieved from http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?i=60331

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