Influenza , The flu ?
By : Shelby Proffitt
Characteristics
- Mostly called the flu.
- Is a illness that is highly contagious and cause numbers of symptoms.
- Many different types.
- Starts with a bad cough and congestion in the chest and nose area.
- Has fevers.
How do you treat and prevent influenza ?
To prevent influenza is to keep up with good hygiene. Always wash your hands , keep your distance and protect others. Don't go around others when having influenza. Another way to prevent influenza is getting a vaccination. A way to treat influenza is to see your doctor to be prescribed antibiotics to kill the virus.
Pandemic and Epidemic
Pandemic
Pandemic is an outbreak when a virus or disease is spread world-wide. Example: the swine flu
Epidemic
Epidemic is an outbreak when a virus r disease is spread within a small area. Example : Influenza