Influenza
Tuskegee University
Karina M. Caines
NURS 320
March 27, 2017
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ABSTRACT
This is an in-depth clinical paper that will discuss the highly contagious respiratory tract illness, influenza, most commonly referred to as the flu. The purpose of this paper is to further understand the virus, the importance of vaccinations, how to treat the illness, and the nurse’s role relating to the infection.
Introduction
Influenza is an infectious disease caused by a virus that affects the respiratory …show more content…
Department of Health and Human Services, studies show that in a typical influenza season, 5 to 20 percent of the United States population falls ill, more than 200,000 are hospitalized, and 36,000 die. (ALL STRAINS?)These numbers can either increase or decrease, depending on the type of flu that is effecting majority of people that flu season. For example in 2009, there was a worldwide pandemic of one strain of flu called the swine flu. This outbreak was a reemergence of a circulating strain of the flu that hasn’t been seen in humans before. The Center for Disease Control reported 61 million people affected across the United States in that flu …show more content…
One of the main controversies regarding influenza is getting vaccinations. Many people do not get vaccinated due to misconceptions about the flu shot. One misconception people believe is that the flu shot causes the flu. The initial soreness individuals feel right after the shot is most often due to the body’s natural response to produce antibodies to the vaccine. These are the same antibodies that fight off the infection if exposed. Another misconception is the severe side effects it can cause. There is a very small chance the shot can be life-threatening but these effects usually happen a few minutes to hours after the shot and can be treated
Tuskegee University
Karina M. Caines
NURS 320
March 27, 2017
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Type chapter title (level 1) 1
Type chapter title (level 2) 2
Type chapter title (level 3) 3
Type chapter title (level 1) 4
Type chapter title (level 2) 5
Type chapter title (level 3) 6
ABSTRACT
This is an in-depth clinical paper that will discuss the highly contagious respiratory tract illness, influenza, most commonly referred to as the flu. The purpose of this paper is to further understand the virus, the importance of vaccinations, how to treat the illness, and the nurse’s role relating to the infection.
Introduction
Influenza is an infectious disease caused by a virus that affects the respiratory …show more content…
Department of Health and Human Services, studies show that in a typical influenza season, 5 to 20 percent of the United States population falls ill, more than 200,000 are hospitalized, and 36,000 die. (ALL STRAINS?)These numbers can either increase or decrease, depending on the type of flu that is effecting majority of people that flu season. For example in 2009, there was a worldwide pandemic of one strain of flu called the swine flu. This outbreak was a reemergence of a circulating strain of the flu that hasn’t been seen in humans before. The Center for Disease Control reported 61 million people affected across the United States in that flu …show more content…
One of the main controversies regarding influenza is getting vaccinations. Many people do not get vaccinated due to misconceptions about the flu shot. One misconception people believe is that the flu shot causes the flu. The initial soreness individuals feel right after the shot is most often due to the body’s natural response to produce antibodies to the vaccine. These are the same antibodies that fight off the infection if exposed. Another misconception is the severe side effects it can cause. There is a very small chance the shot can be life-threatening but these effects usually happen a few minutes to hours after the shot and can be treated