1. By: Scott Panchik

2. Cold  Each year people in the United States suffer 1 billion colds!  Adults average 2-4 colds/year.  Cold symptoms include: runny nose, sneezing, and chills are followed by coughing, headache, sore throat, loss of appetite, and nasal discharge.

3. Cold  Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection  Contagious  200 Causes  Resistance  #1 Absenteeism  Rhinovirus

4. Cold  How long does it last?  How is it passed?  Ways to strengthen immune system ○ 7-8 hours of sleep a night ○ Balanced diet ○ Exercise ○ Reduce Stress ○ Don’t Smoke

5. Cold  Treatment Rest Antihistamines Cough drops and throat sprays Decongestants Tylenol or ibuprofen  Concerns Rise in Fever Green/yellow drainage More than 7 days

6. Cold Prevention  Washings hands  Sharing  Stress management  Rest  Vitamins Airborne

7. How To Wash Your Hands  1.) Wet your hands with clean warm water and apply soap.  2.) Lather by rubbing hands together  3.) Continue rubbing hands together for 15 to 20 seconds and sing "Happy Birthday" twice in your head.  4.) Rinse hands thoroughly  5.)Use paper towels or an air dryer to dry hands and then, if possible, use a paper towel to turn off the faucet.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvHhutNTefs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvHhutNTefs

8. Influenza  Contagious Virus  Two Types ○ Virus A (pandemic) H1N1 ○ Virus B (seasonal) ○ Virus C  Spread like the cold Spray into the air, and then into the eyes, mouth and nose of people nearby  Last a week  Serious Illness 50+

9. Influenza  Could lead to health implications such as Pneumonia or Bronchitis  Symptoms: high fever, dry cough, and headache, muscle aches, weakness, a sore throat, runny nose, and red, watery eyes that are sensitive to light  Who do you believe to be the primary source of influenza infection?

10. Influenza Prevention  Sprays  Shot  Sharing  Washing hands  Healthy Habits

11.  You Should Get A Flu Shot If: You have a chronic health condition such as asthma. You’re pregnant. You work in healthcare and have direct contact with patients. You care for children less than 6 months of age. You live in a group setting.  You Should Not Get A Flu Shot If: You are allergic to eggs. You have an illness involving fever. You have reacted to injections in the past.

12. Alternative Therapy to Fight Cold and Influenza  Rest  Make it steamy  Drink plenty of fluids  Gargle salt water  Vitamins A to Zinc  Humidify

13. Cold and Flu Venn Diagram  Break into groups of 2-3

15. Intro to Pneumonia  http://www.youtube.com/user/CVSPhar macyVideos#p/c/DE80D5FC3D39709E/ 0/9PlEAmdDL1I http://www.youtube.com/user/CVSPhar macyVideos#p/c/DE80D5FC3D39709E/ 0/9PlEAmdDL1I