Fighting the flu starts with not just you, but your entire community dr. Dec 09, 2010 austin based social marketing company, enviromedia, reached out to powerhouse animation studios to create the flu fighters animated explainer video for the t. It provides contact information for the minnesota department of health to find a flu shot clinic. Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and your family. Flu vaccination can reduce flu illnesses, doctors visits, and missed work and school due. How to naturally fight the flu intentional by grace. So its best to get the flu vaccine before the flu starts to spread in your community. Nov 10, 2018 fighting the flu starts with not just you, but your entire community dr.
Student society of pediatric pharmacy it starts with you. Some people at high risk are not able to get the flu vaccine, so taking antivirals to help prevent influenza may be the only. Fight the flu it starts with you poster translations available only by download for desktop printing. Oct 16, 20 fighting the flu starts with you october 16, 20 according to the centers for disease control and prevention, last season overall deaths attributed to flu and pneumonia were the highest in nearly a decade. However, the healing power of nourishment and energy through foods is vital when youre battling an intestinal virus or common cold in order to boost your immunity and give your body the energy it needs to fight off whatever illness is ailing you, particularly if youre dealing with flu symptoms for several days or weeks. Apr 08, 2019 this poster uses illustrations to educate people about four steps they can take to stop the spread of flu. Toss your used tissue in the waste basket and wash your hands.
You can still get the flu, but if you had the vaccine it will be less severe. Fighting the flu starts with not just you, but your entire. First, call your doctor to see if there are medicines that can help. Therefore, we moved my husband to the living room couch. Heres how to make your own vitamin c power, tablets or drink.
The immunity challenge a cold is an infection of the upper respiratory system caused by. Even before you notice symptoms, you may spread the virus to others. Get enough sleep for immune system health, it helps fight off bacteria and germs. Your fever should be gone for 24 hours without the use of a feverreducing medicine. Rest is the most important thing you can do during any sickness, but its hard to get a good nights rest with a newborn.
Have this discussion at the beginning of flu season or even before it starts, to be prepared if and when exposed. She also talks about the various flu vaccines available, including flublok, which uses no eggs in the manufacturing process. Fight the flu protect yourself, protect others accine every year. Many people have decided to try the ketogenic diet for weight loss. Initially, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and sore throat. Guillainbarre syndrome gbs guillainbarre syndrome gbs is a rare disorder when a persons own immune.
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But, getting the flu shot every year can mean that if you do get the flu, you might have only a mild case. There are prescription drugs, called antivirals, that are used to treat people with. Influenza better known as the flu, has always been a potentially deadly illness, but most strains can be fought off by young healthy people. You can get vaccinated at any time throughout the flu season. Nationwide vaccination drive starts to fight influenza. Flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. Influenza flu vaccine cannot give you the flu the flu shot uses an inactivated killed virus and intranasal mist spray uses a liveattenuated weakened virus, neither vaccine can result in a flu infection or flu illness.
You can inhale the droplets directly, or you can pick up the germs by touching an object where the droplets have landed, such as a telephone or computer. Get your annual flu vaccine and stop the flu before it gets you. Some people, especially children, may have stomach problems and diarrhea. Flu viruses go wherever you go when you are infected. A person touches a surface with the flu virus on it and then touches their nose or mouth. In hong kong, it is most prevalent during the seasonal influenza periods. Or you ate something that maybe wasnt cooked or cleaned as well. It describes ways to help control the spread of influenza flu within our homes and keep ourselves and those around us as healthy as possible. Sam smith, surgeon in chief at arkansas childrens hospital, advises on why everyone should get a flu shot. It provides contact information for the minnesota department of health to. If you dont get the vaccine by the end of october, that doesnt mean you shouldnt get it getting vaccinated later can still help protect you from the flu. Wash your hands often and use proper hand washing techniques. Seniors and people with chronic health conditions such. This poster uses illustrations to educate people about four steps they can take to stop the spread of flu.
Fight the flu florida department of health in putnam. Nov 07, 2016 each year, we try to fight flu season with the influenza vaccine and this year is no different. Fight the flu before it hits fun flu facts and tips. How i get rid of the flu in 24 hours without medication. A person with the flu coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing droplets carrying the flu virus. When comparing to taiwans over 60% and united kingdoms over 70% uptake rate, the rate of hong kong is relatively. English chinese chuukese ilokano japanese korean kosraean marshallese pohnpeian samoan espanol spanish tagalog tongan ti. While there are many different flu viruses, the flu vaccine protects against the viruses that research suggests will be most common. Colds and flu are among the most common human ailments. How to help control the spread of flu public health.
Getting the yearly flu vaccine is the best way to protect yourself from the flu. It takes energy from your body to fight off the flu. Department of veterans affairs va for veterans, their families, friends, volunteers, and employees. Cover your sneeze and cough wear a mask if you have a fever, cough, sore throat, body aches clean your hands frequently with hand sanitizer or soap and water. However, we dont really know whether, over the long term, achieving.
Serving organizations of any size, nationwide, we will come to your worksite to administer flu shots. A person with influenza or a similar illness will likely experience fever. Get cover your wash your hands alaska department of health. People 65 years and older accounted for half of all flurelated hospitalizations. But why is there a flu season at all and how do we fight it. Updated june 2015 influenza vaccine 201516 lets fight the flu. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms that usually start suddenly. Individuals with down syndrome are likely to be at higher risk for flurelated complications. To view this file, you may need to install a pdf reader program. Fight the flu it starts with you follow tmd leave policy stay home when sick arms length roe social distancing flu shot disinfect surfaces wash your hands. A child 2 years of age comes in to the office, never have receiving the flu shot for the season. Wash, peel, and slice horizontally an entire red onion white is o.
Cdc urges you to take the following actions to protect yourself and others from influenza flu. Get your annual flu vaccine and stop the flu before it. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if you touch surfaces with the flu virus, you can get the flu by touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Influenza, commonly known as the flu worldwide, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by the human influenza virus. Austin based social marketing company, enviromedia, reached out to powerhouse animation studios to create the flu fighters animated explainer video for the t. Getting an annual flu shot in october, before flu season is in full swing, can go a long way toward protecting yourself and your family from getting sick. Oct 18, 2018 home harvard health blog what is keto flu. You can get a flu shot at your doctors office or from your local health department. If you want to get rid of the flu in 24 hours vitamin c is a must. Each year, we try to fight flu season with the influenza vaccine and this year is no different. Rinderknecht says rest and fluids are the two most important tips to remember. This way he could get some rest and we quarantined the flu bug away from our bedrooms and our babies. Get cover your wash your hands alaska department of.
It shows covering a cough, handwashing, staying at home when sick, and getting vaccinated. Fight the flu poster available only by download for desktop printing. The theme of the influenza vaccine campaign this year is fight flu. Our blog fighting the flu starts with you tha group. Fight flu at home and school flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very sick, especially kids. Cover your cough or sneeze wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcoholbased hand cleaner. The flu is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs. A person with influenza or a similar illness will likely experience fever, body aches, joint pain, headache, fatigue, runny nose, sore throat, and cough. Keep your distance from those who have colds and flu. Cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. The overall influenza vaccination uptake rate in hong kong is about 15%, while among the healthcare workers in hospitals, the uptake rate is approximately 27%. When comparing to taiwans over 60% and united kingdoms over 70% uptake rate, the rate of hong kong is.
Heres what else you need to know about how to fight the flu this year. Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If that energy is used to try to keep up normal activities, you have less energy to fight off the infection, dr. To be protected before flu season starts, nows the time to get a flu shot. Wash your hands it starts with you get vaccinated serious illness. When to get it october is a good month to get the flu vaccine, because flu activity is usually still low, according to. Oct 17, 2019 flu is a serious contagious disease that can lead to hospitalization and even death. These actions release tiny droplets that contain the flu virus into the air. The most recent evidence shows that reducing your carbohydrate intake to a minimum may help you shed a few pounds, at least in the first few weeks to months.
This convenient approach helps you easily reach members and patients on their turf and on their schedule. Homemade cough syrup this ancient remedy is still one of the most effective and speedy cough treatments. According to the centers for disease control and prevention, last season overall deaths attributed to flu and pneumonia were the highest in nearly a decade. But colds usually develop slowly, whereas the flu tends to come on suddenly. Remind him or her if you are taking drugs to fight cancer or other medicines that make it hard for your body to fight illness. Eat well and take essential vitamins and nutrients that supports the immune system. Flu, or influenza, spreads easily and can make people very. Or you rub your eyes, not realizing that the doorknob you touched had a cold virus on it. If you are sick with flu symptoms, cdc recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. If you get the flu, there are things you can do to feel better. Fight the flu it starts with you cover your cough or sneeze cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.