Informative Speech On Influenza
Julia Brand
Influenza
Purpose: To inform my audience about the Influenza viruses.
Central Idea: To better understand the different types of Influenza viruses that can affect humans. It is important to explore what it is, how it’s spread, who is at risk, and the best protection against it.
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: Have you all ever noticed that we get sick more often during the winter months than any other time of year? This can be very frustrating because some of us are traveling to see family for the holidays, and it’s a busier time of year altogether. The reason this happens is because it’s flu season!
B. According to the CDC, Seasonal Influenza, or more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness …show more content…
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid any contact with sick or dead poultry. This includes:
a. Avoiding visiting live poultry markets that may be infected with H5N1 when traveling.
b. Also, avoid sick people who might have H5N1 virus infection in affected countries.
Transition: The final thing I’ll discuss is the Swine Flu
C. H1N1 Swine Flu
1. The H1N1 virus is currently a seasonal flu found in humans. Although it also circulates in pigs, you cannot get it by eating properly handled and cooked pork or pork products. It spreads between people in the same way the seasonal flu viruses spread.
2. The symptoms of H1N1 are the same as seasonal flu symptoms.
3. According to flu.gov, 2014 is the first season since 2009 that H1N1 has been so predominant in the United States.
4. The best way to prevent the H1N1 flu is to get the seasonal flu vaccine, which protects against the virus.
Transition: In closing….
Conclusion
A. In this speech I have covered the different types of influenza viruses found in humans, how they are transmitted , people they affect, and ways to protect and prevent from getting them.
B. So, before your nose fills up with snot, be smart and go get yourself a flu shot!
Influenza
Purpose: To inform my audience about the Influenza viruses.
Central Idea: To better understand the different types of Influenza viruses that can affect humans. It is important to explore what it is, how it’s spread, who is at risk, and the best protection against it.
I. Introduction
A. Attention Getter: Have you all ever noticed that we get sick more often during the winter months than any other time of year? This can be very frustrating because some of us are traveling to see family for the holidays, and it’s a busier time of year altogether. The reason this happens is because it’s flu season!
B. According to the CDC, Seasonal Influenza, or more commonly known as the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness …show more content…
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid any contact with sick or dead poultry. This includes:
a. Avoiding visiting live poultry markets that may be infected with H5N1 when traveling.
b. Also, avoid sick people who might have H5N1 virus infection in affected countries.
Transition: The final thing I’ll discuss is the Swine Flu
C. H1N1 Swine Flu
1. The H1N1 virus is currently a seasonal flu found in humans. Although it also circulates in pigs, you cannot get it by eating properly handled and cooked pork or pork products. It spreads between people in the same way the seasonal flu viruses spread.
2. The symptoms of H1N1 are the same as seasonal flu symptoms.
3. According to flu.gov, 2014 is the first season since 2009 that H1N1 has been so predominant in the United States.
4. The best way to prevent the H1N1 flu is to get the seasonal flu vaccine, which protects against the virus.
Transition: In closing….
Conclusion
A. In this speech I have covered the different types of influenza viruses found in humans, how they are transmitted , people they affect, and ways to protect and prevent from getting them.
B. So, before your nose fills up with snot, be smart and go get yourself a flu shot!