Prepared by Mary Hakim SNMoravian College What is Influenza Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by coming into contact with someone who is infected CDC The flu can caused mild to severe symptoms and in serious cases hospitalization or even death ID: 933182
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FLU-WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Prepared by Mary Hakim, SN(Moravian College)
Slide2What is Influenza?
Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by coming into contact with someone who is infected (CDC).
The flu can caused mild to severe symptoms and in serious cases, hospitalization or even death.
Common symptoms include:
fever,
cough, sore throat, body aches, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue.The flu activity begins to increase in October and can last as late as May.
(2018, August 23). About Flu | CDC. Retrieved from https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/about/
index.html
Slide3Statistics
The CDC estimates that in the 2018-2019 Flu season there were:
37.4 million – 42.9 million
flu cases
17.3 million – 20.1 million
medical visits531,000 – 647,000 flu hospitalizations36,400 – 61,200 deaths
(2019, February 19). Disease Burden of Influenza | CDC. Retrieved from https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/about/burden/
index.html
Slide4Older Adults
The
flu
is more severe in the older adult
population because human immune defenses become weaker with age.
It is estimated that between 70% and 90% of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older.B
etween 50%
and
70%
of seasonal
flu-related hospitalizations
have occurred among people in
this
age group.
(2019, February 12). People 65 Years and Older & Influenza | CDC. Retrieved from https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/
highrisk
/65over.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/about/disease/65over.htm
Slide5(2019, May 11). 2018-19 Flu. Retrieved from https://
www.health.pa.gov
/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2018-19-Flu.aspx
Pennsylvania
Department of Health
Slide6Pa County
Influenza Type
Total
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Pennsylvania Department of Health
(2019, May 11). 2018-19 Flu. Retrieved from https://
www.health.pa.gov
/topics/disease/Flu/Pages/2018-19-Flu.aspx
Slide7June 12, 2019
In a recent study published by the Center for Disease Control (CDC), reports that older adults are much more likely to be hospitalized for the flu. Older adults 85 years and older are much more likely to die from flu related deaths and adults 65 to 74 years old. The frequency of fever and other typical symptoms often associated with the flu decrease after the age 65, making the flu harder to detect in older adults. Older adults are more likely to suffer from altered mental status, increasing the severity of influenza.
(2019, June 12). Study Shows Hospitalization Rates and Risk of Death from Seasonal Flu Increase with Age. Retrieved from https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/spotlights/2018-2019/
hopitalization-rates-older.html
Slide8Vaccination
During 2016-2017,
flu vaccination prevented an estimated
5.3 million
influenza illnesses,
2.6 million influenza-associated medical visits, and 85,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations.A 2018 study showed, the flu vaccine reduced the risk of being admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) by 82%
.
The flu vaccination can help prevent serious flu related complications such as diabetes, chronic lung disease, and cardiac events for those with pre-existing heart conditions.
(2019
, February 12). People 65 Years and Older & Influenza | CDC. Retrieved from https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/
highrisk
/65over.htm?CDC_AA_refVal=https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/about/disease/65over.htm
Slide9What You Need to Know
The best way to prevent getting the flu this year
is
to get vaccinated!
Everyone 6 months of age or older should get vaccinated every flu season.
Even though flu season does not start until October, the vaccine could take up to 2 weeks to achieve full effect so it’s best to get the vaccine as soon as it becomes available. Besides getting the flu vaccine, the best way to prevent the flu is by washing your hands and staying away from sick people to prevent germs from spreading.
(2018, August 23). Prevent Seasonal Flu | CDC. Retrieved from https://
www.cdc.gov
/flu/prevent/
index.html