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BSN-FP4001 Assessment 2
Safety and Community Care
Seasonal influenza is a serious respiratory illness that can results in serious morbidity andmortality to people of all age groups.
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Write My Essay For MeThe world Health Organization (WHO) estimates approximately 1 billion cases of influenza each year with approximately 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness and approximately 300,000 to 500,000 deaths (Webster, 2013).
The Indiana State Department of Health reports 103 influenza associated deaths for all ages for the 2016-2017 season. Signs and Symptoms of the FluThe Flu virus affects the respiratory system.
This can include the nose, throat and lungs.
People who get the virus will show some or all the following symptoms:Fever or chills;Cough;Sore Throat;Runny or stuff nose;Muscle or body aches;Headaches;Tiredness;Vomiting or diarrhea, although these symptoms are more common in children than adults (CDC, 2016)
Symptoms of the flu typically show up about 1 to 4 days after a person is exposed to the virus. The virus can be passed on to others even before symptoms show up, and can be passed on to other people as early as 1 day before symptoms show up or up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.
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SAFETY AND COMMUNITY3Other complications of the flu are pneumonia, ear infections, dehydration, and worseningof other chronic medical conditions. These include congestive heart failure (CHF), asthma, and diabetes. Who is at Risk?
The flu virus can affect anyone, even people who are healthy otherwise. Some people,however are at higher risk of developing complications that are associated with the disease.
These people include:Young children under the age of 5;Older adults greater than 65;Nursing home or long-term care residents;Pregnant women;People with a weakened immune system;People who suffer from other chronic illnesses (asthma, heart or kidney disease or diabetes);
People who are obese with a BMI of greater than 40 (Mayo Clinic staff, 2016)Prevention and TreatmentThe best defense against the influenza virus for everyone over the age of 6 months is an annual Flu vaccination. The best time to get the vaccine is in the fall, but rece
