WANTED INFLUENZA A
Orthomyxoviridae
commonly known as the flu
~it is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses
~It can cause mild to severe illness
~Serious outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death
~older people, young children,and some people with certain heath conditions are at at risk of the flu
~The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year.
~People with flu can spread it to others up to about 6 feet away
~flu viruses are spread by droplets made when people with flu cough,sneeze or talk
~people should stay away from sick people and stay home if sick
(SYMPTOMS)
~Fever and extreme coldness,Cough,Nasal congestion,Runny nose,Sneezing,Body aches, especially joints and throat,Fatigue,Headache,Irritated, watering eyes,Reddened eyes, skin (especially face), mouth, throat and nose,Petechial rash