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Achoo! Stay Away Flu

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

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Achoo! Stay Away Flu

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  1. Achoo! Stay Away Flu Kelly Klotzer, M.P.H. Student Walden University PH 6165-1 Dr. Shana Morrell Summer, 2009

  2. Overview… • What is the flu? • How can germs spread? • How can I protect myself from the flu?

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. I hope you learned a lot and enjoyed my presentation

  14. References Cdc.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

  15. References Census.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

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