The Flu Virus
True or False: The flu virus has many different variations
TRUE
What is the best way to prevent spreading of the flu virus
hand washing
True or False: hand washing is the best way to prevent getting the flu
TRUE
The "flu" is a term that generally refers to ______.
Influenza
the flu virus is spread through air born droplets. What are two examples of air born droplets?
Coughs and sneezes
Give 3 examples of when you should wash your hands
Before eating food, after using the bathroom, after touching garbage, whenever they are dirty
What months are flu season
November through April
Other than air born droplets what is another way to catch the flu virus
Touching contaminated surfaces
Demonstrate how to correctly wash your hands
Don't forget the backs of hands, between fingers, and under your nails
Name 3 symptoms of the flu
Head and body aches, sore throat, fever, fatigue, etc.
The flu can survive on hard surfaces for up to how many hours
8 hours
What is the first step to hand washing
Wet your hands
Other than handwashing, what is another way to prevent catching the flu virus
Staying active, staying hydrated, eating healthy food, wiping down commonly touched surfaces, etc.
Avoid touching what 3 body parts to prevent getting sick
eyes, nose, mouth
How long are you supposed to wash your hands for? What song works to sing twice while washing your hands?
20 seconds, The Happy Birthday Song