PPT-Pandemic Flu: Preparing Our Families

Elon University Office of Student Development Heath Services and The Office of Business Finance and Technology Adapted from The US Department of Health and Human Services WebSite wwwpandemic flugov. The flu is different from a cold Flu can cause mild to severe illness and complications can lead to death How Flu Germs Are Spread The flu is spread mainly by droplets made when people who have flu cough sneeze or talk Viruses can also spread on sur Name of Presenter. Title. Date and Location. Pandemic Preparedness. for Faith-Based. Organizations. Section . 1. Reducing Illness and Death from a Pandemic in Your Faith-based Organization (FBO). Section 1. Vaccine Program. VRBPAC Meeting. . Robin Robinson, Ph.D. . Director, BARDA. Deputy Assistant Secretary, ASPR. November 14, 2012. U.S. Pandemic Influenza Plans Laid the Pathway for Pandemic Vaccines . Lessons Learned from H1N1….Are We Ready For Another Pandemic?. OBJECTIVES. At the end of this session, the learner will be able to:. Understand and explain the public health implications of pandemic influenza. The Great Pandemic of 1918. Thomas C. Arnold, M.D., FAAEM, FACMT. Professor and Chairman, . Department of Emergency Medicine. LSUHSC – Shreveport. Medical Director, Section of Clinical Toxicology . Elon University. Office of Student Development, Heath Services and. The Office of Business Finance and Technology. Adapted from The US Department of Health and Human Services Web-Site. www.pandemic flu.gov. Presented BY. Jason Burnham, . BSME LSSBB MBA. O&M Halyard . Outbreak readiness. Learning objectives. By the end of this presentation, members will understand. The different types of outbreaks, including seasonal and pandemic influenza, as well as pandemics outbreaks such as SARS or Ebola. 1. PPT-130-01. Bureau of Workers’ Compensation . PA Training for Health & Safety (PATHS). Seasonal Influenza. Pandemic Flu. History/Past Pandemics. Treatment & Prevention. How do we define an Epidemic?. An . epidemic. is an out break of disease that affects many individuals at the same time.. What is an Epidemic?. An epidemic is any illness or health-related issue that is showing up in more cases then would normally be expected.. PANDEMIC &. Disaster Ready Austin. Disaster Ready Austin. GERMS. Disaster Ready Austin. • . . Germs . live everywhere. . • . . Most . germs won't harm . you. . . Your . immune system . . protects you. Would you be happy wearing these masks instead?. Can you . spot any. S. imilarities?. The 1918 influenza pandemic was the most severe pandemic in recent history. . Like Coronavirus it spread worldwide during 1918-1919. It is estimated that about 500 million people or one-third of the world’s population became infected with this virus. The number of deaths was estimated to be at least 50 million worldwide with about 675,000 occurring in the United States. . facilities throughout the country.4 Overall this was the least lethal wave of the pandemic, but it raised awareness for the possibility of widespread infection. The second wave was by far the most dea 1 STEM lesson Investigating Influenza to learn more about the virus that causes the flu and how small changes can have big impacts. Terms to Know Epidemic an increase in the number of cases of a di Hold Here for Facilitator Information. This is a placeholder slide for the facilitators name, job title, etc. . Session Goals. Discuss the difference between the flu and COVID-19. Explain the importance of obtaining a flu vaccine.