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- 1. Flu (Influenza) By: LuzSantacruz & Dayana Salazar. 1
- 2. 2 What is Influenza? Very highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory passages. Often causes fever, severe aching. Often causes epidemics
- 3. 3 Symptoms Some 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
- 4. 4 What causes theFlu? 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
- 5. 5 Treatment You can treatflu symptoms with and without medication. But it won’t make you any less contagious Vaccination Antibiotics Get plenty of rest and eat healthy
- 6. 6 Prevention Vaccination Everyday prevention:good hygiene Antiviral drugs help prevent getting contagious.
- 7. 7 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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- 9. 9 Who is atrisk? 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.
- 10. 10 Types of FluViruses 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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