INFLUENZADéja Grant & Hannah Magraw

What is Influenza?

Influenza is generally a mild to moderate illness

Caused by the influenza virus The disease has been around for as long

as human civilization Cough and tiredness can last for weeks Fever in beginning between 102˚F and

106˚F It is also known as the “flu”

Common Symptoms?

There are many different types of the flu which

means many different symptoms… Scratchy throat Fever Headache Body aches Weakness Coughing Tiredness

How does the flu spread?

It is mostly a respiratory disease Can be spread by inhaling diseaseCan get the flu by touching something with the virus on it and then touching your mouth or nose

What is being done to stop the spreading of the flu?

Current research tells us that there are different vaccines to cure influenza

Regular flu shot for ages 6 months and up High-dose flu shot for ages 65 years and

up Intradermal flu shot for ages 18-64 Scientists and doctors recommend

washing your hands often Best to stay germ free during “flu

season” Flu season is usually from January-March

Who is most susceptible to the common flu?

Mostly children and under 6 months and kids 6 months to 5 year can catch the flu easilyTheir immune system is not fully developed yet which means it’s easier to get a virus in their systemSenior citizens ages 65 and up also can catch influenza easily because their immune system is getting weakerIt is still common that everyone gets the flu sometime in their childhood

What influenza looks like…

Parts of influenza cell

Multiple flu cells

Works Cited

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