Influenza Paper
Influenza Paper
Linda Taylor
HCS 457
May 28th, 2012
Lindsay Cogan
Influenza Paper
Influenza is a respiratory virus that people commonly call the flu. This virus gets into the respiratory system and duplicates itself in the cells of the body. When a person has the flu, this virus is very easily spread to other people. Showing how to control this virus and effects that it has on the body is the number one priority for anyone. Environmental factors are a cause of this virus and if a person knows the resources that are available to treat this virus, it will help with the care of a person. The lifestyle of a person with the flu will be shown and the management of this virus needs to be known. When a person gets the flu they need to treat this virus as soon as it starts, because this virus can be deadly if not treated properly. Controlling the Flu A person that has the flu normally thinks it is just the common cold, but if that person had taken precautions then the virus would not have formed. This virus can be deadly for the simple reason it attacks the lungs. If a person gets the flu it sometime is confused with the common cold but knowing some of the ways to help to prevent this virus will help a person from getting it. A few ways of preventing this virus are (Riegelman, R. K., 2010): • Washing your hands • Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing • Do not share cups These suggestions are just a few of the many ways a person can do, to keep from spreading the virus or catching the virus. By doing these suggestions as frequently as possible a person will have a good chance of not catching the flu. The number one preventive measure a person can do to keep from catching the flu is by getting a flu shot each year. The flu shot is not guaranteed until it gets all through the body (“Update: Influenza activity - United States, October 3, 2010 - February 5, 2011,” 2011).
Treatment of the Flu The treatment of the flu is
Linda Taylor
HCS 457
May 28th, 2012
Lindsay Cogan
Influenza Paper
Influenza is a respiratory virus that people commonly call the flu. This virus gets into the respiratory system and duplicates itself in the cells of the body. When a person has the flu, this virus is very easily spread to other people. Showing how to control this virus and effects that it has on the body is the number one priority for anyone. Environmental factors are a cause of this virus and if a person knows the resources that are available to treat this virus, it will help with the care of a person. The lifestyle of a person with the flu will be shown and the management of this virus needs to be known. When a person gets the flu they need to treat this virus as soon as it starts, because this virus can be deadly if not treated properly. Controlling the Flu A person that has the flu normally thinks it is just the common cold, but if that person had taken precautions then the virus would not have formed. This virus can be deadly for the simple reason it attacks the lungs. If a person gets the flu it sometime is confused with the common cold but knowing some of the ways to help to prevent this virus will help a person from getting it. A few ways of preventing this virus are (Riegelman, R. K., 2010): • Washing your hands • Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing • Do not share cups These suggestions are just a few of the many ways a person can do, to keep from spreading the virus or catching the virus. By doing these suggestions as frequently as possible a person will have a good chance of not catching the flu. The number one preventive measure a person can do to keep from catching the flu is by getting a flu shot each year. The flu shot is not guaranteed until it gets all through the body (“Update: Influenza activity - United States, October 3, 2010 - February 5, 2011,” 2011).
Treatment of the Flu The treatment of the flu is
References: Esposito, S., Moltenit, C. G., & Daleno, C. (2011, Oct.). Clinical and socioeconomic impact of different types and subtypes of seasonal influenza viruses in children during influenza seasons 2007/2008 and 2008/2009. BMC Infectious Diseases, 11(), Riegelman, R. K. (2010). Public health 101: Healthy people--healthy populations. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Bartlett. Update: Influenza activity - United States, October 3, 2010 - February 5, 2011. (2011, Feb). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); MMWR: Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report, 60(6), 175-181.