I
What Is Influenza?
I A highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza
viruses (Types A, B, and C).
Spreads mainly through droplets from coughs, sneezes, or talking.
Common seasonal outbreaks occur mostly in fall and winter.
n
n
Sy
mp
to
ms
f
f Fever
Runny nose
ll
Fatigue
Shortness of
breathe
u
u
TYPES
e
Type A
Most common; affects humans
& animals; can cause pandemics.
e Mild illness, rare.
Type C
n
Only affects humans; causes
Type B seasonal outbreaks.
n Type D
Affects cattle; not known to
infect humans.
z
Prevention
Annual flu vaccine – reduces risk of illness, hospitalization, and death
z
Good hygiene
Wash hands regularly
Avoid touching face
Cover coughs/sneezes
Stay home when sick
a
Disinfect surfaces
Wear masks in high-risk settings
a
What Is Influenza?
I A highly contagious respiratory infection caused by influenza
viruses (Types A, B, and C).
Spreads mainly through droplets from coughs, sneezes, or talking.
Common seasonal outbreaks occur mostly in fall and winter.
n
n
Sy
mp
to
ms
f
f Fever
Runny nose
ll
Fatigue
Shortness of
breathe
u
u
TYPES
e
Type A
Most common; affects humans
& animals; can cause pandemics.
e Mild illness, rare.
Type C
n
Only affects humans; causes
Type B seasonal outbreaks.
n Type D
Affects cattle; not known to
infect humans.
z
Prevention
Annual flu vaccine – reduces risk of illness, hospitalization, and death
z
Good hygiene
Wash hands regularly
Avoid touching face
Cover coughs/sneezes
Stay home when sick
a
Disinfect surfaces
Wear masks in high-risk settings
a
