NURSING 2L03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Flu Season, Nasal Congestion, Influenzavirus B
2 Sep 2018
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The flu: the flu is a viral infection of the nose, throat, and lung. How is it spread: flue spreads easily from person to person. Even before you notice symptoms, you may spread the virus to others. Risk factors: anyone can get the flue if they are exposed to the virus. In canada, your risk of getting the flu is higher in the late fall and winter months. It is important for everyone 6 months and older to receive the vaccine for: those who are at high risk of complications, those who are especially capable of spreading the flu to those at higher risk. It is important to protect yourself every year because: the effectiveness of the vaccine can wear off, the type of flu virus typically changes from year to year. How do you protect yourself: flu vaccine is safe and effective.
