Influenza

Question 1

What is one of the leading causes of death in the US?

Answer 1

Seasonal influenza

Question 2

Influenza is classified as….

Answer 2

Type A or Type B

Question 3

When is influenza usually seen?

Answer 3

Between October and May (Feb is peak month)

Question 4

How is influenza transmitted?

Answer 4

• Respiratory droplets

- Contact with infected object

Question 5

When is influenza contagious?

Answer 5

1 day prior and 5 days after becoming ill

Question 6

What is the best way to prevent influenza?

Answer 6

Flu vaccine

Question 7

How long does it take for the flu vaccine to become effective?

Answer 7

2 weeks

Question 8

What is Novel Influenza?

Answer 8

When a subtype of influenza is introduced that has not previously circulated in humans

Question 9

What are the symptoms of influenza?

Answer 9

• Sudden onset of fever (>101), cough, fatigue, sore throat, myalgia
• Irritability, dehydration, fever (in infants)
• Disoriented (elderly/immunocompromised)

Question 10

Novel types of influenza may present with…

Answer 10

• Pneumonia
• Acute Respiratory Distress
• N/V/D
• Life threatening complications

Question 11

How do you test for Influenza?

Answer 11

• Commercial Rapid Influenza Antigen Tests
• RT-PCR
• Viral cultures

Question 12

How do you treat Influenza?

Answer 12

• Antivirals

- Neuraminidase inhibitors

Question 13

How do you prevent Influenza in exposed people?

Answer 13

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

Question 14

Who should be vaccinated for Influenza?

Answer 14

Everyone 6 months and older