流行性感冒讲座英文 课件.ppt

Step 1 : Be Prepared Build up good personal hygiene wash hands frequently wear mask when symptoms of respiratory tract infection develop cover mouth and nose with tissue when coughing or sneezing and dispose of soiled tissue properly in a lidded rubbish bin avoid touching eyes, mouth or nose Step 1 : Be Prepared Keep at home Masks Antipyretics for use when necessary Thermometer Liquid soap Tissue Be always ready with information of family doctor other useful information Seasonal peaks : Jan - Mar / Jul – Aug Influenza vaccination one of the effective means of preventing influenza and its complications Influenza vaccination is recommended to special groups Step 2 : Get Vaccinated People who should receive influenza vaccination: Elderly persons living in residential care homes Long-stay residents of institutions for the disabled Elderly persons aged 65 years or above Persons with chronic illnesses Health care workers Poultry workers Children aged 6 to 23 months Pregnant women in their second or third trimester Influenza vaccine can be given on the same day as other types of vaccines Step 2 : Get Vaccinated Step 2 : Get Vaccinated People not suitable to receive influenza vaccination: Allergic to eggs, neomycin, etc Allergic to previous dose of influenza vaccine With bleeding disorders or on warfarin ? deep subcutaneous injection Suffer from acute febrile illness ? receive when recover Step 2 : Get Vaccinated Two weeks after vaccination ? antibodies develop and provide protection Immunity declines over time Step 2 : Get Vaccinated Yearly influenza vaccine is targeted on seasonal influenza only Development of a new vaccine which matches the pandemic viral strain will probably take several months to complete Step 3 : Keep Hands Clean When Should We Wash Our Hands? Before touching eyes, mouth no