Question

1. Discuss educational plans for preventing the spread of flu within the community setting and within your families.

2. Discuss prevention among those groups who are at risk for development of influenza symptoms.

Answer 1

Question 1 - Provide educational plans for preventing the spread of flu by

1. Get vaccinated
2. Cover mouth and noise when you coughs and sneezes
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
4. Wash your hands often -    four steps (1, Run warm water over your hands 2, Add soap 3, Scrub for at least 20 seconds 4, Rinse and dry)
5. Limit contact with family members who are ill
6. Clean your home with disinfectant
7. Practice healthy habits - ( Get plenty of sleep, Eat well, with lots of vegetables and fruits, Drink lots of fluids, Exercise regularly, Manage your stress )

Question 2 -  The most effective way to prevent the disease is vaccination.

Apart from vaccination and antiviral treatment, the public health management includes personal protective measures like:

• Regular hand washing with proper drying of the hands
• Good respiratory hygiene – covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, using tissues and disposing of them correctly
• Early self-isolation of those feeling unwell, feverish and having other symptoms of influenza
• Avoiding close contact with sick people
• Avoiding touching one’s eyes, nose or mouth