Flu prevention
Name two ways we stop spreading the flu.
1. Wash hands
2. Get our flu shot once a year if we can
3. Sneeze and cough in our elbow
What is are vaccines?
Vaccines are like special medicine that can help us fight off germs that want to get us sick
What is one thing the nurse may do before you get your flu shot?
Roll up your sleeve
Clean your Arm
Sit you in a chair
What is the flu?
It is an infection that is caused by a virus that can effect out lungs, nose, throat and sometimes our stomach.
What do Vaccines do?
Stop us and other from getting really sick
What is two things you should do while getting your vaccine?
Relax your arm
Breath
There may be a quick pinch!
Name three things we can do when we have the flu.
1. Stay home and rest
2. Drink lots of water so we don't get dehydrated
3. Take medications that ONLY our parents or caregiver give us
4. Tell an adult if we feel like we can not breathe.
Name two things we should do after getting a vaccine?
Move our arm so it doesn't get stiff
Wait 15 mins
Let an adult know if we feel dizzy
Name all the ways the flu can spread
Through the air ex. Sneezing, coughing, laughing in someones face
On surfaces ex. touching surfaces that are dirty.
How does us getting vaccines help protect others?
It helps stop the spread of germs spreading to other people
Name two things you should do if you feel scared for your vaccine?
Let your nurse know
Bring a stuff animal
Bring a support person
Look away
Breathe four in and four out
Remember the needle is tiny and sometimes people do not even feel it!
Name 3 things that you may feel when you have the flu
Fever
running nose
Sore throat
Tired
Not hungry
Vaccines are like a training program for the immune system
Germs are the invaders
Immune system is like the body's guards fighting against the invaders
TRICK QUESTION!!!
What should we NOT do while getting a vaccine
Move around
Flex our arms
Scream
Hold our breath