Cold

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Cold Flu Workshop

• Beat Back the Bug
• Before it Bites You

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The Cold Hard Facts

• General Common Cold Facts
• Most common disease
• Over 200 know cold viruses
• Highly contagious
• Symptoms
• Sore throat
• Stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Cough

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Get a Clue About the Flu

• What Is the Flu?
• Viral infection
• Highly contagious
• Attacks respiratory tract
• Symptoms
• Fever
• Fatigue
• Sore Throat
• Congestion

• Chills
• Body Aches
• Sudden Onset

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Treating Colds and Flu

• Specific antibodies in immune system
• Fluids and rest
• Over-the-counter medications
• See physician if
• Vomiting
• Extremely high fever
• Chest pain
• Shortness of breath
• Symptoms last a long time
• Symptoms worsen
• Weakened immune system

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An Ounce of Prevention

• Annual Flu Shot
• Wash Hands Often
• Eat a Proper Diet
• Exercise Regularly
• Manage Stress
• Avoid Tobacco and Alcohol Products
• Get Adequate Sleep

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Why Get the Flu Shot?

• Helps prevent spread of infection
• The flu is serious
• Risks increase with age
• A flu shot is safe
• Minimal side effects
• Vaccine is highly effective

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Facts On Flu Shots

• Annual flu shot necessary
• Flu shots works in about 2 weeks
• Get shot in October - December
• Vaccine made of killed
• influenza viruses

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Hand Washing Facts

• 1 of 3 people do not wash after using public
  restroom
• 90 of viruses are transferred by hands
• Washing hands 5 times a day can reduce illness
  50
• Common germ locations
• Doorknob
• Phone receiver
• Handrail

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How to Wash Properly

• Use soap and water
• Lather and wash for 15 seconds
• Clean fingers, backs of hands, fingernails
• Rinse under water
• Dry with paper towel
• Dispose of paper towel

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Eat A Proper Diet

• Hydration
• 8-10 glass of water per day
• Drink real fruit juices
• Nutrient rich soups
• Avoid caffeine and alcohol

• Vitamin C
• Boosts immune system
• Citrus fruits, cantaloupe
• Broccoli, peppers, tomatoes

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Achieve a Healthy Lifestyle

• Exercise
• Moderate exercise
• 20-60 minutes
• 3 days per week
• Stress
• Learn to manage
• Weakens immunity

• Sleep
• 8 hours
• Spread of viruses
• Smoking
• Lowers immunity

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Just Call Dr. Mom

• Hot Tea and Honey
• Decreases congestion
• Mild anti-inflammatory
• Mild antiseptic
• Salt and Warm Water
• ¼ tsp salt 8 oz. water
• Alleviates sore throat
• Lemon Juice and Honey
• Soothes sore throat
• Good source Vitamin C

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Chicken Soup for Your Cold

• Nutrients boost immunity
• Soothes an aching throat

• Helps keep you
• hydrated
• Real healing powers

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Beat Back the Bug!

• Get Your Flu Shot