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bwilliams181

Flu (Influenza) - Prevention.com - 1 views

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  • Influenza (the flu) is a respiratory infection.
  • It is caused by the influenza virus.
  • Influenza typically is spread by air or by direct contact from one person to another.
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  • Influenza virus is very contagious.
  • Epidemics peak during the winter months
  • Most influenza cases occur during epidemics.
  • With influenza, the virus usually has mutated (changed) somewhat since the first infection.
  • The most common types of influenza virus are A and B. Influenza A is the one usually responsible for the annual epidemics.
  • A particularly widespread and severe epidemic is called a pandemic.
  • With many other types of infections, having the disease once protects against a second infection.
  • That is because the body's immune system remembers the returning virus. It attacks it immediately, and rapidly eliminates it.
  • Most people get multiple flu infections during their lives.
  • Flu can cause a variety of symptoms. They can be mild or severe. Symptoms and severity depend on the type of virus, your age and overall health.
  • Chills Moderate to high fever (101 to 103 degrees Fahrenheit) Sore throat Runny nose Muscle aches Headaches Fatigue Cough Diarrhea Dizziness
  • Vaccination — Vaccination can reduce your chances of getting the flu and transmitting it to others. Vaccination each year is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older.
  • Good hygiene — The virus usually is passed through the air, by coughing. It also is passed by direct contact, such as shaking hands or kissing.
  • Antiviral drugs — Zanamivir (Relenza) and oseltamivir (Tamiflu) can substantially reduce your chance of getting the flu if they are taken just before an expected outbreak.
bwilliams181

Preventive Measures to Control the Spread of Influenza (Flu) | Miami Children's Hospital - 1 views

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Influenza flu HSA Challenge1 prevention EnglishII deflitch

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  • Hand Hygiene:Wash hands or use alcohol hand solutions after being in public or after contact with anyone with a cold or flu. Make it a habit to frequently wash hands with soap and water
  • Cough Etiquette:Turn head and cough or sneeze into a disposable tissue and promptly dispose of the used tissue; or cough into the inside of the elbow if a tissue is not available
  • Don't expose young children or immunosuppressed children unnecessarily to large crowds when influenza is in your community
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  • Avoid close contact (holding, kissing) between infants and anyone who has a cold or flu
  • Stay home from work or school if you have influenza (fever, muscle aches, cough)
  • Do not share anything that goes into the mouth such as drinking cups and straws
  • Frequently clean commonly touched surfaces (door knob, refrigerator handle, phone, water faucets) if someone in the house has a cold or flu
  • It is best to avoid smoking around children.
kgroves873

Arsenic exposure makes you more susceptible to influenza infections - NaturalNews.com - 0 views

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  • Arsenic, a known carcinogen and endocrine disruptor,
  • ommonly found contaminating water supplies across the world
  • ater to a maximum of 10 ppb,
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  • weak initial response to infection with the H1N1 flu strain.
  • "There was a massive infiltration of immune cells to the lungs and a massive inflammatory response, which led to bleeding and damage in the lung," Hamilton said.
  • esearchers exposed pregnant mice either to clean water or to water contaminated with 100 ppb of inorganic arsenic; after birth, the pups were given the same type of drinking water as their mothers. A week after birth, some of the pups were deliberately exposed to H3N1 influenza.
  • "This is a great study that advances the field,"
  • "We would like to combine arsenic exposure with repeated bacterial and viral infections to model the development of bronchiectasis throughout life," researcher Kathryn Ramsey said.
  • arsenic plays so much havoc with the immune system is its large-scale disruption of numerous hormone pathways.
gseiber103

Understanding Influenza - American Lung Association - 0 views

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  • Influenza (flu), also referred to as seasonal flu, is a highly contagious illness caused by the influenza virus.
  • spread easily from person to person, usually when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
  • different influenza virus fami­lies: A, B or C
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  • Influenza type A viruses can infect people, as well as birds, pigs, horses, and other animals
  • There are two subtypes of influenza A viruses found in and circulating among humans: regular H1N1 and H3N2. These two subtypes are included in the seasonal flu vaccine each year.
  • Influenza Type B viruses are usually found only in humans
  • Influenza B viruses can cause illness among humans, but in general are associated with less severe contagious disease than influenza A viruses.
  • Influenza Type C viruses cause mild illness in humans. Influenza C cases occur much less frequently than A and B and are not typically included in the seasonal flu vaccine
  • This new flu virus, also known as swine flu, is a subtype of influenza Type A. It has been spreading quickly around the world. It causes illness similar to seasonal flu.
  • Avian influenza, or bird flu, is also a subtype of influenza Type A viruses
  • Each year around 3,000 to 49,000 Americans die from flu and its complications. For healthy children and adults, influenza is typically a moderately severe illness.  Most people are back on their feet within a week.  Certain groups of people are more susceptible to complications related to the flu and are considered "high risk
  • highly contagious in birds, it does not usually infect humans
  • The best thing to do is to stay home and avoid contact with other people except to get medical care.
  •  If you are considered high risk, it is important to contact your health care provider right away. People at high risk are more likely to suffer from severe complications from the influenza virus.
  • Pneumonia is the most common serious complication of influenza
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Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment - American Lung Association - 0 views

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  • Influenza is a respiratory infection with symptoms that can affect the entire body.
  • Sudden onset of high fever Headache, muscle aches and joint pain Cough (usually dry) Chills Sore throat Nasal congestion and runny nose
  • A doctor's exam may be needed to tell whether you have developed the flu or a complication of the flu.
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  • At this time, two antiviral drugs are available: oseltamivir (trade name Tamiflu®), which comes in pill form, and zanamivir (trade name Relenza®), which is a powder that comes in an inhaler.
  • have been shown to reduce flu symptoms if started within a day or two of getting sick.
  • Anti-viral medicine is recommended for people with more severe illness
  • Treatment with anti-viral medicine is most important for people with suspected or confirmed influenza who are at higher risk for complications,
  • Children younger than 2 years old Adults 65 years and older Pregnant women People with certain chronic medical conditions, such as asthma or COPD, or with suppressed immune systems
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