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Cold vs. Flu. Kimberly Le, Cortney O’Callaghan, Gabriela Reis, and Kristen Slappey 7A Health 2007. Definitions!. Cold: Results from any of a number of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract Most widespread and common of all diseases.
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Cold vs. Flu Kimberly Le, Cortney O’Callaghan, Gabriela Reis, and Kristen Slappey 7A Health 2007
Definitions! • Cold: Results from any of a number of viral infections of the upper respiratory tract • Most widespread and common of all diseases • Flu : An infectious disease caused by the influenza virus
Cold Symptoms The Cold: • Runny nose • Stuffy nose • Cough • Sore throat • Headache • Mild fever • Sneezing
Flu Symptoms The Flu: • Fever • Body aches • Tiredness • Dry cough
Cold Prevention The Cold: • Avoid close contact • Know when to stay home • Wash hands often • Cover mouth when coughing
Flu Prevention The Flu: • Get vaccinations • Antiviral drugs • Good health habits
Treatment: Flu & Cold • Tylenol • Aspirin • Plenty of rest • Drink lots of clear fluids • Chicken Soup • Stay at home for at least a day
Statistics • 5- 20% population gets flu • More than 200,000 people get hospitalized by flu • 36,000 people die from flu
How it spreads • Inhaled by other people • Touching the person who's sick • Not washing hands • Sneezing/coughing without covering your mouth
Bibliography • Blacklow, Neil R. "Cold, Common." World Book Online Reference Center. 2007. Glades Media Center, Coral Springs. 20 Dec. 2007 <http:// www.worldbookonline.com/ wb/Article?id=ar122760>. • Branson, Mary, Michael Cleara, and Betty Hubbard. Teen Health Course 1. Woodland Hills, CA : McGraw- Hill Companies, Inc., 2007. • ”Cold. vs flu.” Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 18 Sept. 2006. Firefox. Glades Media Center. Coral Springs, Fl. 20 Dec. 2007 < http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm > . • Clipart provided by Microsoft Office Online • Sounds provided by Microsoft Office Online