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[Insert Long-term Care Facility Name Here]. How can I Prevent Influenza At. Did you know?. Influenza is known as “the flu” It’s contagious (visitors can be carriers) Symptoms vary. Did you know?. 36,000 deaths annually 200,000 people are hospitalized due to influenza

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  1. [Insert Long-term Care Facility Name Here] How can I Prevent Influenza At

  2. Did you know? • Influenza is known as “the flu” • It’s contagious (visitors can be carriers) • Symptoms vary

  3. Did you know? • 36,000 deaths annually • 200,000 people are hospitalized due to influenza • 90% of the deaths are people 65 and older Source: www.CDC.gov

  4. Did you know? Who should get a flu shot • All visitors and family members of residents • All staff members • Long-term care residents • All persons > 50 years • Pregnant women • Children 6 months – 18 yrs • Household contacts and caregivers of children < 6 months

  5. Did you know? You are one of the most important defenses against the flu at [Insert Long-term Care Facility Name Here]

  6. Did you know? The signs and symptoms of the flu • Body aches • Chills • Dry cough • Fever • Headache • Sore throat • Stuffy nose • Fatigue

  7. Flu Prevention Get vaccinated! Your best protection! Practice good hygiene Wash hands often Cover your mouth/nose when you cough/sneeze Put used tissues in waste basket Clean your hands after you cough/sneeze Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose or mouth If you are diagnosed with the flu Stay home Avoid close contact with others, or wear a mask Get rest and drink plenty of fluids

  8. Did you know? If you get the flu • Stay home • Call the nursing home for an update on your loved one • Ask staff to inform your loved one that you are sick

  9. Did you know? Misconceptions • “If I get the shot I”ll get the flu” Reasons people don’t get immunized • “I don’t need the vaccine, I’ve never gotten the flu” • “I hate needles” • “I got the shot last year”

  10. Did you know? What you can do to prevent the flu? Stick out your arm! Do no harm!

  11. Did you know? The flu shot will be offered at [Insert date and time(s) here]

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