Informative Speech: Preventing The Influenza Virus
Informative Speech
October 2, 2011
Preventing the Influenza Virus
Along with the cool, crisp air of the fall, comes the flu vaccine. The flu can be life threatening, but there are some things you can do to prevent getting the flu. Getting the flu vaccine, good hand hygiene and avoiding people who have the flu are all great ways to avoid getting sick.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are two types of vaccines available. One form of the vaccine is the inactive or “dead” vaccine which is given by injection. Another form is the live, attenuated (weakened) vaccine which is sprayed in the nostril. The flu can occur at anytime, but most cases occur from October through May. Once you receive the vaccine,
October 2, 2011
Preventing the Influenza Virus
Along with the cool, crisp air of the fall, comes the flu vaccine. The flu can be life threatening, but there are some things you can do to prevent getting the flu. Getting the flu vaccine, good hand hygiene and avoiding people who have the flu are all great ways to avoid getting sick.
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are two types of vaccines available. One form of the vaccine is the inactive or “dead” vaccine which is given by injection. Another form is the live, attenuated (weakened) vaccine which is sprayed in the nostril. The flu can occur at anytime, but most cases occur from October through May. Once you receive the vaccine,