the human flu what is it? a respiratory illness carried and spread from person to person. most...
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The Human Flu
What is it?
•A respiratory illness carried and spread from person to person.•Most people have defense against it; a vaccine is available.•Also known as the common or seasonal flu.•It is not visible to the human eye.
How does it spread?
From PERSON to PERSON:•Through the air: breathing droplets that have been sneezed or coughed into the air. •Through contact: shaking hands with an infected person or touching an unclean surface, and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Beginning March 2009, cases of human infection with Swine Influenza viruses were first reported in Southern California and Texas.
Other states have reported cases of human infections of swine flu infection. International cases have been reported as well.
CDC and other health agencies are tracking and reporting confirmed case counts.
Navajo Nation and I.H.S. are working together to monitor the situation.
U.S. Human Confirmed Cases of H1N1 VirusU.S. Human Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Virus(As of May 1, 2009, 10:30 AM ET)(As of May 1, 2009, 10:30 AM ET)
CACA1414
NVNV11
AZAZ44
KSKS22
TXTX2626
ININ11
MAMA22
MIMI11
OHOH11
NYNY5050
SCSC1010
TOTAL: 112 CasesTOTAL: 112 Cases
It has been confirmed in the United States and in Mexico.
Some of the states it is in are: California Texas Kansas Ohio New York Arizona
SuspectedOnset of respiratory illness
ProbablePositive for a Influenza virus
ConfirmedLaboratory confirmed of S-OIV
YES
Spreads the same way as the seasonal flu.
Spreads mainly from: Person to person
through coughing or sneezing.
Touching contaminated surfaces Droplets can travel up to 4 feet
Cold vs. Flu Symptoms
Symptom Cold Flu
Fever Rare High Body TemperatureHeadache Rare Severe
Aches and Pains
Slight Usual; often severe
Cough Hacking Can become severe
Fatigue, Weakness
Mild Can last 2-3 weeks
Extreme Exhaustion
Never Early and Prominent
Sneezing Usual Sometimes
Chest Discomfort
Mild Common
Sore Throat Common
Sometimes
Stuffy Nose Common
Sometimes
Difficulty breathing Discomfort or pressure in abdominal or
chest area Dizziness Confusion (Disorientation) Persistent or severe vomiting For CHILDREN: bluish skin color, refuses
liquids, irritable, refused to be held, have a fever with a rash, can’t wake up, lethargic (inactive), or unresponsive.
WASH YOUR HANDS! Stay in good general health Get plenty of sleep Be physically active Manage your stress Drink plenty of fluids Eat nutritious food.
Try not to touch surfaces that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
COVER YOUR SNEEZES.
Remember to throw
your tissue away after you use it.
COVER YOUR COUGH.
If you have no tissue, cough or
sneeze into your upper sleeve, not into your hands.
WASH YOUR HANDS.
Wash hands with soap
and water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
You can also use an alcohol-
based hand sanitizer.
AVOID TOUCHING EYES, NOSE, and MOUTH.
Wash your hands often to avoid the
spread of germs.
Germs can easily pass from your hands to
your eyes, nose, and
mouth.
WHEN YOU’RE SICK, AVOID CLOSE CONTACT WITH
OTHERS
Stay home from school or work when
you’re sick.
See your doctor if you have other
serious health problems.
Social gatherings may include song & dance events, church activities,
flea markets, casinos, sporting
events, etc.
Stay away from social gatherings
and crowded areas.
WIPE COUNTERS. KEEP KITCHEN and BATHROOM
CLEAN.
Use a water and bleach mixture to
kill germs (10 parts water
to 1 part bleach).
10 cups water
To 1 cup bleach
For example…
STAY PHYSICALLY FIT. EAT HEALTHY.
Keep your immune system
strong by eating
healthy.
Stay physically fit
to help prevent
sickness.
Countertops Doorknobs Keyboards Telephone/ cell phones Remote controls Toys Runny Nose, cough droplets, etc Hand towels Shared items
Store a two-week supply of Store a two-week supply of water and foodwater and food
Get an extra supply of Get an extra supply of prescription drugs if prescription drugs if possiblepossible
Have non-prescription Have non-prescription drugs and other health drugs and other health supplies on handsupplies on hand
Plan how to care for sick Plan how to care for sick family membersfamily members
Help your community Help your community prepareprepare
Have a 2-week supply of Have a 2-week supply of hay/feed and water for hay/feed and water for livestock and food for petslivestock and food for pets
Stay home if an outbreak Stay home if an outbreak startsstarts
Include a two-week supply of feed & water Make sure all vaccinations are up-to-date Decrease the parasite load within your
livestock by de-worming Report sick birds to the appropriate office Quarantine any new animals for 14 days
prior to adding them to your herd Maintain all livestock records Have your list of phone numbers easy to
find
NO.Properly cook and handle your pork
products.
Preparing through emergency exercises
Training staff and providers Educating the public Monitoring outbreaks
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swinehttp://www.cdc.gov/contacthttp://www.cdc.gov/travelhttp://swineflu.navajo.org
To request a presentation please contact the:Navajo Health Education Program
(928) 871 – 6258/6612
Bio-Terrorism Program(928) 871 – 6525
Navajo Health Education Program(928) 871 – 6258/ 6612
Navajo Community Health Representative(928) 871 – 6782
Navajo Veterinary & Livestock Program(928) 871 – 6615