INFLUENZA

CAUSES

• Touching contaminated surface then touching face
• Mainly spread person to person through coughing & sneezing
• Types of viruses is A, B, & C
• Type A & B flu viruses are responsible for seasonal outbreaks of flu
• Type A is found in animals, type B is widely only among humans

SIGNS/SYMPTOMS

• Runny nose, sore throat, sneezing
• Fever or chills
• Dry cough, muscle pain, fatigue
• Anorexia (loss of appetite)
• Diarrhea & vomiting

COMPLICATIONS

• Bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections
• Dehydration, worsen of chronic medical conditions
• Such as congestion heart failure, asthma &diabetes
• Pregnant women & young children
• People 65 years or older with medical condition

TREATMENT

• Getting vaccinated each year with flu shot
• Avoid close contact who's sick,touching face, smoking & tobacco use
• Stay home when sick, cover mouth & nose when coughing & sneezing
• Wash hands, get plenty of rest and drink plenty of fluid
• Use aspirin/ibuprofen help treat fever, headaches & muscleaches