What You Can Do to Stop the Flu! Influenza Prevention for Middle School Students Revised September 2010.

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What You Can Do to Stop the Flu! Influenza Prevention for Middle School Students Revised September 2010

What is Influenza (the Flu)?  Flu is a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses.  Flu can be mild to severe and, at times, can cause death.

How Flu Spreads A. When a person with flu coughs or sneezes near you.

How Flu Spreads B. When you touch something that has flu viruses on it and then you touch your mouth or nose with your hand.

How Flu Spreads C. By close contact with people who have the flu virus.

High fever Cough Sore throat Body aches Headache Flu Symptoms Chills Tiredness Runny or stuffy nose Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (more common in children)

Getting the flu vaccine every year is the single best way to fight the flu. “Flu Shots” Or Nasal Spray Vaccine

Get enough sleep. Exercise to stay strong. Drink lots of fluids. Eat healthy foods. Try to stay away from people while they are sick. Healthy Habits Can Stop Flu

Good Manners = Good Prevention –Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Don’t have a tissue? –Cough or sneeze into your elbow or shoulder if you don’t have a tissue. Then wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer!

Wash Flu Viruses Away! Wash your hands often with soap and water. –Make sure to wash after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose!

Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds – this is the time it takes to sing “Happy Birthday” 2 times !

You can use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Rub the gel or foam all over your hands and fingers until they dry. What if there’s no soap and water?

Stay Home if You Are Sick! Keep your germs to yourself!

Flu Spreads Quickly! ►Wherever lots of things are shared like in public places, at school, or at work, hand washing will help prevent infection. ►Stock up on tissues, hand sanitizer and related flu season items now.

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