1. Treatment and Prevention of Cold and Flu
October 2017

3. What are symptoms of the flu vs. a cold?
Fever
Chills
Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches
Headache
Fatigue
More likely to have runny or stuffy nose
Milder symptoms
Generally doesn’t result in serious health issues

4. Everyday preventative actions
Avoid contact with sick people
Wash hands often with soap and water
Use an alcohol based hand rub
Avoid touching you eyes, nose, and mouth
Clean and disinfect surfaces that may be contaminated with germs

5. Symptoms of the Flu Fever Cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
Sometimes diarrhea and vomiting

7. Flu—High risk individuals
If you suffer from the following medical conditions, you are high risk:
Asthma
Chronic lung disease
Heart disease
Blood disorders
Diabetes
Kidney or liver disorders
Children younger than 5
Adults 65 and older
Pregnant women
American Indians and Alaskan Natives

8. 3 ways to fight the flu
Get a flu vaccine
Take preventative actions to stop the spread of germs
Take antiviral drugs if prescribed by a doctor

11. Emergency warning signs of the Flu in Adults
Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse cough

13. You cannot get the flu from a flu shot
Vaccines
You cannot get the flu from a flu shot
Possible side effects:
Soreness, redness or swelling at injection site
Fever (low grade)
Aches

14. Get your flu shot @ the Student Health Center on Fridays
No appointment necessary!