26.800 Influenza Awareness PDF
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This document is a training course on influenza awareness, intended for caregivers and healthcare professionals. It covers topics such as recognizing influenza symptoms, preventive measures, and caring for the elderly with influenza. The document also details the importance of infection control measures and provides information on vaccination.
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26.800 Influenza Awareness Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AUDIO PLAYS AUTOMATICALLY FOR EACH DISPLAY CONTROLS FOR REVERSING, PAUSING OR PROCEEDING ARE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF SCREEN What is influenza, or "the flu", e...
26.800 Influenza Awareness Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS AUDIO PLAYS AUTOMATICALLY FOR EACH DISPLAY CONTROLS FOR REVERSING, PAUSING OR PROCEEDING ARE LOCATED AT THE BOTTOM OF SCREEN What is influenza, or "the flu", exactly? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza, or flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It Training Name 4 can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. There are a variety of diseases called "flu" that refer to pandemics such as Avian or Swine Flu, but this training is focused on awareness of Influenza A and B, or Seasonal Flu, that affects thousands of people annually, and is primarily a respiratory illness. Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style "Is the annual flu shot really necessary? Why?" Answer: According to the CDC, the NIH, and a multitude of other respected health care leaders, the best way to prevent getting the flu, and increasing the spread of the flu, is to get the annual vaccine, or flu shot, every year. 18 The vaccine is usually available by late summer for the coming cold and flu season. It is necessary to get a new vaccine every year because the dose is tailored by scientists to combat the specific strains of influenza they are seeing at that time. The protection only lasts one year. The vaccination is not 100% effective, but even if a vaccinated person contracts the flu, the symptoms will be milder, and the spread will be limited. Click in white to advance to next screen Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click to edit Master title style Click to edit Master subtitle style Click Here Click Here
