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SEASONAL FLU
PREPAREDNESS
PANDEMIC &
Disaster Ready Austin
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GERMS
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Germs live everywhere.
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Most germs won't harm you. Your
immune system protects you.
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Infectious diseases are germs - that
breach your immune system's defenses
- can
be spread from one
person
to another
GERMS
Slide4GERMS cause
infectious
diseases
Disaster Ready Austin
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Bacteria
are tiny,
one-celled creatures that get nutrients
from their environment:
- Strep
throat
- Tuberculosis
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Viruses
live inside your body. Some viruses can live for a
short
time outside of a host body:
- Colds
- Flu
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Epidemics vs
.
Pandemics
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“A widespread
occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time
.”
EPIDEMICS
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“An
epidemic of infectious disease causing severe illness, spreading worldwide and affecting a large number of people
.”
Can you guess the last pandemic?
PANDEMICS
H1N1 “Swine Flu” - 2009
Slide8INFLUENZA
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Seasonal Flu
Respiratory illness caused by a virus
Infectious period is one day before symptoms show or, up to five days after onset of symptoms
Occurs most frequently between October and May, peaks in February
Especially serious for elderly, young children, pregnant women, and those with chronic illnesses.
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Symptoms of the Flu
Fever over 100°Severe aches and pains
Moderate to severe fatigue
HeadacheHow Flu is SpreadThrough the air from coughing and sneezing
From touching a surface where the virus has landed
INFLUENZA
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Prevent the Flu with Vaccinations
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Provides
high level of protection from the flu
• Can’t cause the flu•
Possible side effects are minor• Free
under the Affordable Care Act
INFLUENZA
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Outbreak caused by a new human flu virus that spreads around the world.
Flu pandemics have happened throughout history. Not matter of if, but when.
Characteristics and Challenges of a Flu Pandemic:Rapid Worldwide Spread
Overloaded Health Care SystemsInadequate Medical Supplies
Shortage of hospital beds, ventilators, and suppliesDisrupted Economy and Society
INFLUENZA PANDEMIC
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• In
all flu pandemics, sick people will
be asked to stay home.
• In more severe flu pandemics, even people who are
not sick may be asked to stay home. •
In severe flu pandemics, students may be dismissed from school, mass gatherings of people may be canceled
.
INFLUENZA
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Treatment for the Flu
• Stay
at home• Take
fever-reducing medication • Rest and drink fluids
• Call your doctor within 24 hours to get
prescription of TamiFlu—reduces length and
symptoms of illness
INFLUENZA
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Prevent the Flu with Basic Hygiene
Hand
washing – vigorous scrubbing for 20 seconds
Avoid touching your faceCough etiquette – cough into your elbow or a tissueDisinfect surfaces
INFLUENZA
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Ready AustinDisaster Ready Austin is a collaborative initiative to
educate and empower residents to be prepared for emergencies and disasters. The Disaster Ready Austin vision is a unified and consistent “whole community” approach to disaster preparedness education in the City of Austin
.Visit AustinTexas.gov/DisasterReadyAustin for more.