Lesson 5 (Part 3) Flashcards
What is important to do if you have the flu?
Stay hydrated
How can we help prevent the spread of Influenza? (4)
- Cover our sneeze
- Cover our coughs
- Wash our hands
- Get a flu shot
Can you have the flu and not show symptoms?
Yes
How long do adults remain infectious from the flu?
3-5 days after the onset of symptoms occur
How long to children remain infectious from the flu?
Up to a week after the onset of symptoms occur
When do symptoms typically start in the flu?
After 2 days of being infected
How long does it take for the flu shot to be activated?
4 weeks
What happens if you have treatment for a disease early?
Less likely to result in death
- highly curable
What are 6 neurologic complications associate with influenza?
- Seizures
- Encephalopathy/encephalitis
- Strokes
- Myelitis
- Focal neurologic deficit
- Guillain-Barre syndrom
What are 3 things that help contribute to the spread of the flu?
- Shaking hands
- Taking rapid international flights
- “I dont feel great but,…”