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Achoo! Stay Away Flu. Kelly Klotzer, M.P.H. Student Walden University PH 6165-1 Dr. Shana Morrell Summer, 2009. Overview…. What is the flu? How can germs spread? How can I protect myself from the flu?. What is the Flu?. The full name for “the flu” is influenza - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Achoo! Stay Away Flu
Kelly Klotzer, M.P.H. StudentWalden University
PH 6165-1 Dr. Shana Morrell
Summer, 2009
Overview… What is the flu? How can germs spread? How can I protect myself from the flu?
What is the Flu? The full name for “the flu” is influenza Influenza is a tiny virus that enters your body
and attacks your cells The flu virus causes you to have headaches,
body aches, fever, and all other kinds of things that do not feel good
Source: cdc.gov, (2009, May 12). Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu). Retrieved July 18, 2009, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Seasonal Flu Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
How Can Germs Spread?
Germs can linger in the air Sneezing Coughing
Germs can spread by saliva Sharing drinks Sharing eating utensils
Touching your… Eyes Nose Mouth
Source: WebMD, (2009). What Is Flu?. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from WebMD: Flu Guide Web site: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/what-is-flu
How Do I Protect Myself From the Flu?
WASH YOUR HANDS!! Germs are everywhere
Bathrooms Chairs Door handles Grocery carts Any place that people touch
Washing your hands is the best way to protect yourself from germs.
Source: cdc.gov, (2009, May 12). Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu). Retrieved July 18, 2009, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Seasonal Flu Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
What is the correct way to sneeze and cough?
Sneeze and cough into your elbow or shoulder, not your hands.
Use a Kleenex when sneezing or coughing.
Do not shake hands with someone who just sneezed or coughed into their hands.
CDC, (2009, May 8). PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. Retrieved August 1, 2009, from Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/psa/psa_kids_hygiene.htm
How Do I Know I am Washing My Hands Well Enough?
Use warm water Use soap Make sure you rub the soap between your
fingers, around your nails and up to your wrists
Sing Happy Birthday
Source: WebMD, (2009). What Is Flu?. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from WebMD: Flu Guide Web site: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/what-is-flu
Does What I Eat Matter?
Take a vitamin everyday Drink lots of water Eat fruits and vegetables
Source: WebMD, (2009). What Is Flu?. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from WebMD: Flu Guide Web site: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/what-is-flu
How Else Can I Protect Myself From the Flu? Get the flu shot every year Wash your hands! Keep your hands away from your mouth,
nose, and eyes Remind people to cover their mouth and
nose when sneezing or coughing.
How to Protect Yourself in School
Always wash your hands before eating, after using the restroom, and after touching another person
Turn away when someone sneezes or coughs
Don’t share food
How to Protect Yourself at Home
Wash your hands before meals Wash your hands after using the bathroom Don’t put toys or other objects in your mouth Wash your toys Remind your family to wash their hands Remind your family to cover their nose and
mouth when sneezing or coughing.
If You Want to Learn More about the Flu
Ask your teacher or parents to visit the Health Department’s website or these websites: Michigan Department of Community Health:
http://www.michigan.gov/mdch Center for Disease Control and Prevention: http://www.cdc.gov/ Pandemicflu: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/ WedMD: http://www.webmd.com/ Medlineplus: http://medlineplus.gov/ School checklist:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/school/schoolchecklist.html Home checklist:
http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/individual/index.html#checklist
I hope you learned a lot and enjoyed my presentation
ReferencesCdc.gov, (2009, May 8). PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT. Retrieved
August 1, 2009, from Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/psa/psa_kids_hygiene.htm
Cdc.gov, (2009, May 12). Key Facts About Seasonal Influenza (Flu). Retrieved July 18, 2009, from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Seasonal Flu Web site: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm
Census.gov, (2000, June 28). Historical National Population Estimates: July 1, 1900 to July 1, 1999. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from Population Estimates Program, Population Division, U.S. Census Bureau Web site: http://www.census.gov/popest/archives/1990s/popclockest.txt
ReferencesCensus.gov, (2006, November 22). U.S. and World Population Clocks -
POPClocks. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from U.S. Census Bureau Web site: http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html
Flu.gov, (2009). What Is an Influenza Pandemic?. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from Flu.gov: Know what to do about the flu Web site: http://www.pandemicflu.gov/general/whatis.html
WebMD, (2009). What Is Flu?. Retrieved July 18, 2009, from WebMD: Flu Guide Web site: http://www.webmd.com/cold-and-flu/flu-guide/what-is-flu