Achoo! Stay Away Flu

Kelly Klotzer, M.P.H. StudentWalden 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

I hope you learned a lot and enjoyed my presentation

ReferencesCdc.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

ReferencesCensus.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