Be Your Best! Self Care 101 © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Get Regular Exams & Screenings © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Get Exams and Screenings  Men Testicular exam Prostate exam Colon cancer screening  Women Pap smear Baseline mammogram Mammogram yearly Colon cancer screening © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Vaccinations © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Get Your Vaccinations  Getting a vaccine is much safer than not getting one  Many myths/misconceptions regarding vaccine safety Are they safe, necessary, or useful? © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Example: Measles © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Common Vaccinations  Hepatitis A & B  MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)  HPV (genital warts)  Dtap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)  Flu Shot-annually (Halloween-New Year)  Meningococcal  Pneumonia  Rotavirus  Polio © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Immunization schedule © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Immunization schedule © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Immunization schedule © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Getting Vaccinated  Review the vaccine information sheets  Pros and Cons When should people not get vaccinated  Report adverse reactions  Tell your doctor about bad reactions You, your child, siblings © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Manage Stress © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Manage Stress in a Healthy Way  Studies show the relationship between the mind and the immune system Stress hormones have been shown to reduce immune functioning  Stress related disorders include: Headaches Depression High blood pressure Insomnia Reliance on medications  Smoking, alcohol, prescription or over-the-counter drugs © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Rehearse for stressful events Laugh more often Relaxation techniques  Exercise  Count to 10 Sleep Manage Stress © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Eat Well and Get Moving!! © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Eat Well and Get Moving  Poor diet & lack of exercise can be as lethal as smoking  Proper diet & exercise will make you look, feel, and act better! © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Nutrition & Fitness  Eat well and get moving Nutrition  Get a variety of foods  Change recipes Drink more water Fitness  Just 2 minutes can make a difference Aim for 30 minutes daily  Include movement with channel surfing or commercials © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Prepare Dinner Safely © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Prepare Dinner Safely  More than 250 food related diseases have been described 76 million cases of food related illness each year 325 thousand hospitalizations 5 thousand deaths © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Prepare Dinner Safely Refrigerator/freezer Grilling Microwave  Plastic/Styrofoam/Aluminum foil  Splash/spills/steam Cooking-proper food temperatures Food Safety/Cross Contamination © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Wash Hands to be Safe and Healthy © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Activity  Hand-washing Exercise © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Basic Personal Hygiene Hand Washing: develop a 3 minute routine Sneeze/cough inside your elbow rather than in your hands Brush teeth for two minutes, twice daily (minimum) Floss teeth at least once each day © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Impaired Driving © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Don’t Drink and Drive  Daily toll of impaired driving 36 die 700 injured Annual Cost: $51B © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Impaired Driving  DON’T: Drink alcohol and drive Buzz driving Drunk driving  Know your alcohol limit (estimates) In a 2 hour period:  180 lb person- 2 drinks equals buzzed driving, 5 drinks equals drunk  220 lb person- 2 to 3 drinks equals buzzed, 6 drinks equals drunk  Drugged driving Illegal drugs Medications © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Monitor the Children © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Monitor the Children Child proofing Guns locks/cabinets Internet Safety Mosquito repellant  Helmets and other protective gear Motorcycles Off Road Vehicles Bicycles Skateboards © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Practice Fire Safety © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Fire Safety  Practice fire safety Check smoke alarms  Battery/Direct wired/Mechanical  Children wake better to voice commands Check fire extinguisher  Other safety measures Carbon monoxide Radon Natural disasters (tornado & flood) © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Summary  Taking preventive measures can reduce the risk of injury, illness, and even death  Simple changes can make a big difference © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Web Resources  Local Public Health Dept.  Local Fire Dept.  CDC (Center for Disease Control)  Mayo Clinic  WebMD  Car seat checks Community Action Program © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation

Acknowledgements  This class was designed by: Judy Bower, RN, COHN-S/CM Purdue University This product was funded by a grant awarded under the Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative as implemented by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment & Training Administration. The information contained in this product was created by a grantee organization and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the U.S. Department of Labor. All references to non-governmental companies or organizations, their services, products, or resources are offered for informational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement by the Department of Labor. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it and is intended for individual organizational, non-commercial use only. © 2008 Purdue Research Foundation