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By: Scott Panchik
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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.
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Cold Viral Upper Respiratory Tract Infection Contagious 200 Causes Resistance #1 Absenteeism Rhinovirus
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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
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Cold Treatment Rest Antihistamines Cough drops and throat sprays Decongestants Tylenol or ibuprofen Concerns Rise in Fever Green/yellow drainage More than 7 days
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Cold Prevention Washings hands Sharing Stress management Rest Vitamins Airborne
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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
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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+
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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?
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Influenza Prevention Sprays Shot Sharing Washing hands Healthy Habits
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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.
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Alternative Therapy to Fight Cold and Influenza Rest Make it steamy Drink plenty of fluids Gargle salt water Vitamins A to Zinc Humidify
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Cold and Flu Venn Diagram Break into groups of 2-3
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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
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