THE FLU IS COMING

LUISA FERNANDA FERNANDEZ

• Good afternoon, my name is luisa Fernanda and today we
would like to present what is the mi grane.
• What is influenza (flu)
 W H AT I S F L U ?

Influenza is a respiratory disease

caused by a virus, from the
influenza virus.

It is similar to annual seasonal flu,

but this is a new virus. Most of
the people have no immunity
natural. A vaccine has been
developed, tested and is being
distributed
 HOW IS IT
SPREAD

Influenza is spread from person to person

when a sick person coughs, sneezes or talk,
causing moisture droplets by the air. These
droplets contain viruses that at inhaling them
the other person can cause a infection. People
can get infected by touching something with
the flu virus and then touch Your mouth or
nose Staying at home is the Better way to stop
the transmission. Yes someone is sick at home
limit the exposure with the patient, to be
covered with your hands to cough / sneeze
and you Wash your hands frequently.
 HOW IS THE
T R E AT M E N T

Some antiviral medicines prescribed by

the doctor can relieve the severity of the
disease caused by influenza if the therapy
is started early in the course of the disease
(usually 48 hours after the beginning of
symptoms). Of other mode, bed rest
recommended, drink increased amounts of
liquids, and taking pain medication they
help relieve the discomfort of the disease.
People with the flu they shouldn't go to
work or school to limit exposure to healthy
individuals for 7 days Children with the
flu do not they should be given aspirin due
to the risk of develop Reyes syndrome.
HOW THE AFFECTED BODY LOOKS?
H O W C A N I AV O I D
GETTING THE
INFLUENZA?

With a lot of rest, keep a good

nutrition, wash your hands,
avoid touching your nose, eyes
and mouth, get away from
people get sick and encourage
them to stay at home. Get
your annual flu shot when
available
 THANKS FOR
YOUR ATTENTION