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THE FLU ENDS WITH U
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What is the FluAnother name for influenzaContagious respiratory illnessAttacks people of all agesIllness is mild to severeComplications can lead to deathIn the USA 5% to 20% of people get the flu every
yearAbout 200,000 are hospitalized a yearAbout 36,000 die from the flu a year
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Complications of Flu
Bacterial pneumonia Ear infections Sinus infections DehydrationWorsening of chronic
medical conditions asthma, diabetes or congestive heart failure
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Signs and SymptomsFeverCoughSore throatHeadacheChillsMuscle achesFatigueVomiting /diarrheaOccurs more in children than
adults
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How Long Can the Flu LastSymptoms 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 fluStuffy noseRunny noseHeadacheSore throatCough
Flu worse than a cold
Fever /nasal congestionMuscle or body achesExtreme tiredness cough/sore throatHeadacheVomiting/diarrheaMore 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 fountainsSharing drinksKissingClose contact with
othersSharing cigarettesLocker 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 OnesParentsBrothers & sistersGrandparentsNewborn babyRelativesFriendsEven with a simple hug or kiss
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You Can Spread Flu to OthersInfected 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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Who Should Get VaccinatedEveryone 6 months and older
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Who Should Not Get VaccinatedAllergy to chicken eggsSevere reaction to previous flu vaccineDeveloped Guillian-Barre syndrome 6 weeks
after flu vaccineYounger than 6 monthsModerately or severely ill with fever.....wait
until your symptoms lessen
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When Should I Get The Flu VaccineEvery year
Flu season can run from October to May.
Usually peaks in January
As soon as it is available
Never too lateVaccinate 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 2-49Cannot receive if
pregnant.It is a live virus vaccine
called “FluMist.”
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Risk Factors Associated With Both VaccinesAllergic 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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This Video Tells How Seasonal Flu that includes H1N1 Can Impact Your Life double click in center of black screen below
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Where To Get The Flu VaccineAllegheny County Health DepartmentHealth Care ProviderHealth ClinicsHealth FairsLocal PharmaciesUrgent Care CentersSchool Vaccination Clinics
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Interested in Learning More?Go to www.cdc.gov/flu call 1-800-CDC-INFOTalk with your health care providerTalk to your school nurseContact 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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IncentivesCash prizes
Scholarship opportunities
Resume builder
Opportunity to display your art in a gallery
Publicity
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Entry RequirementsSee 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/medlineplus/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/ForWomen/ucm118571.htm.
Influenza Vaccine. MedlinePlus Encyclopedia. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002025.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 Nursing
Elizabeth BlasiBethany ConwayNicole JordanSteve KlaykoKimberly MedinaSarah ReedAnn ShaughnessyJen VlahosJaime Zurawsky
InstructorMrs. Patricia Robinson, RN, MN1400 Locust StreetPittsburgh, PA 15219
with contributions from the Allegheny County Immunization Coalition