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This presentation is for a class on public health program planning that I am taking. We are presenting to community group members to get feedback on the programs we are proposing.
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Prevent the Flu:Learning about Infection Control
James Garrow
31 MILLION cases of influenza per year
31 MILLION cases of influenza per year
200 THOUSAND hospitalizations per year
31 MILLION cases of influenza per year
200 THOUSAND hospitalizations per year
36 THOUSAND deaths per year
31 MILLION cases of influenza per year
200 THOUSAND hospitalizations per year
36 THOUSAND deaths per year
Between 11 and 18 BILLION dollars lost per year
Kids are the most likely vectors of influenza transmission
•They get sick more easily
•They shed more virus
•They shed virus longer
Vaccines are the best way to keep from getting sick
However…
Vaccines are the best way to keep from getting sick
Only 72% ofelderly get their flu shot
Only 35% of high risk 18 – 64 year olds get their shot
However…
What can we do!?
Experts agree that there are other ways to prevent flu spread:
•Washing hands often•Sneezing into our sleeves•Staying home when sick
If we teach our children these important tricks, we can keep people from getting sick.
In health class, we’ll talk to children about how to, and why it’s important to, practice good infection control.
We’ll teach kids how to wash their hands
We’ll teach kids how to sneeze and cough into their sleeves
We’ll tell kids how important it is to stay home when they’re sick
We’ll also teach teachers how to keep their classes clean
And how to make sure kids are practicing good infection control
We’ll develop and distribute information packets to let parents know about infection control practices and how and where to get flu vaccines
We’ll evaluate and track:
•The number of school days missed•How often children sneeze or cough properly•Flu vaccine rates
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