Before we know it the flu season will be here. Which mean a lot of runny noses and severe coughs, germs spreading from person to person. To help keep the spread of the flu down we need to practice: Good hand hygiene, using Kleenex and hand sanitizer in between hand washing. If feeling feverish, stay home to get well. If sick, when going out in public, wear protective mask to keep from spreading your germs. Disinfect every surface. Get your annual flu shot. Being around sick people constantly, you have to make sure you as the MA, that you take the necessary steps to keep yourself healthy by washing your hands before and after every patient, wearing gloves when in contact with the patient, disinfecting each room after each patient, and making
Today is December 14, 2015 the Flu has already started and it is going to spread soon and quickly and it is needed to stay healthy. Yet, it is more difficult, dying of Influenza than dying of Ebola is less common, but they are both extremely deadly or can be, and everyone must be careful around anyone. In fact, a useful tip is to wash your hands continuously throughout the day if you or anyone around is sick. Actually, in Flu season sometimes or about one-third of the population does not know they even have the Flu, since the symptoms do not effect that
Influenza is an infectious illness that can be spread from one individual to the next. It can be transmitted by means of saliva, nasal secretions, feces and blood. It can also be spread by coming in contact with the virus on contaminated surfaces. Influenza is responsible for an average of 36,000 deaths and for more than 226,000 hospitalizations each year in the United States. (Davidson, 2007-2009, Davis, 2007).
Usually, vaccinated children get sick after vaccination. This is because the flu virus has entered their bodies and sensitizes it against it. And, what’s more, the flu shot actually causes immunosuppression-weakened immunity.
Also, there is no violation of the right to make contracts between employer and employee by making influenza vaccinations mandatory for healthcare workers. The article “Vaccinating the Health-Care Workforce” states, “Courts have ruled that states may also limit and regulate contracts in the interest of the public’s welfare, and essentially to place protection of the public against individual economic interest” (Stewart). Healthcare facilities do not violate their worker’s rights by making influenza immunizations mandatory as long as it benefits the public health.
We will be hosting our annual Flu Shot clinic on Wednesday, October 19th from 9:30am – 1pm. If you are interested in receiving a free flu shot please message Matthew to sign up for a time slot. Space is limited.
Historically, people have been required to receive vaccinations on a mandatory basis specifically for attending school. The Constitution states that people have the right to refuse medical treatment. However, under the 10th Amendment, each state has a right to mandate protocols such as immunization for public safety (Rosenbaum, 2010).
I can easily say that I agree with this article and that I am 100% pro flu shot. With my history as a pharmacy technician I did find myself being able to successfuly convincing some of our patients to receive their flu shots during their visits to the pharmacy. Through working their I learned a lot about how the influenza virus can impact our well being. I did find it suprising that the University of Chicago was able to accuratley predict the flu seasons for the past 15 years and never thought about looking into Australia's flu season and using data collected from them to help prepare for the US's flu season. According to our text book, An Invitation to Health, "Influenza viruses, which can change their outer protein coats so dramatically that
I think you brought a good point that relates to some of the price marketing strategies some health care organization use when it comes to the different in price for same service. The price for a flu shot that you mention is a really good example of this type of marketing. Using my mother as an example, I know the place she gets her flu shot is a pharmacy that some time even offers free flu shots. However, this pharmacy is not where she regularly gets her prescription filled, she only goes to this particular pharmacy when she needs the flu shot, but also picks up her prescription there that time since she is already at the pharmacy. Now the pharmacy provides a free flu shot but made hundreds of dollars on my mom’s prescription which if it was
Referring to question 2, it is unfortunate that the son of the elderly client were non-compliant in taking the flu shot despite teaching. However, people sometime are negative or dismiss information that has been given to them, because of barriers. Barriers such as reading and writing can be a major obstacle in teaching a person who cannot read or write. Therefore, it is important as nurses not only to assess the health status of an individual; we should also assess their knowledge and understanding to know how much they know about the diseases/treatment. Beagley (2011), believes that “assessing and evaluating the learning needs of the patient are essential before planning and implementation of an educational plan” (p. 331). The US department
Donald Tramp Warns the Public about the Greatest Scam in Medicine Today – the Flu Shots
As health care professionals our first line of defense against any diseases is prevention and education. From taking care of our patients’ to providing valuable information related to health services which are all essential for the overall well being of the patients’ and as well as for the community. Every day we are making sure we give our patients the latest information that will benefit them in the long run for example explaining to our patients’ and their loved one importance of receiving the flu shots during flu season. Vaccination when given is intended to be given to all ages. There are many people that can benefit from the vaccines, especially the ones with the weak immune systems mostly the elderly adults. Sometimes not getting
While this may seem like a no-brainer, it is important that you wash your hands frequently. Washing your hands can stop the spread of allergens, will help kill germs, and can help reduce the spread of viruses. Remember, fall is also flu season, so take a stand against viruses and stay clean.
Vaccinations have been around for centuries, keeping our family healthy without the spread of infectious diseases that could be potentially fatal. Over the years, vaccines have played a great role in eradicating diseases like the deadly small pox infection and soon polio. The discovery of vaccines has greatly increased health of those across the globe. However, children, especially young children, who have not built up their immune system yet, are more vulnerable to infectious diseases that has the possibility to spread infection quickly from person to person. Like children, though, the elderly have a weakened immune system which can be potentially fatal if they were to get an infection. To decrease the spread of infections, vaccination of
Even though it might not seem easy to prevent germ-spreading throughout your office building, there are a few steps that you can take to keep yourself healthy and prevent the other employees from getting one another sick. Follow these tips, and you're sure to notice a difference this year during flu and cold season.
This initiation should be taken into effect during the onset of winter. Apart from being a remedial measure, vaccination against Flu can be a precautionary step against viral infection.