Emma+Flu+Summary+Homework

Summarize (in complete sentences) what you know about these flu topics. (A brief paragraph for each)
 * Why is the flu a serious disease?
 * The flu is a serious disease because it can cause a pandemic if it spreads and it can morph into other diseases. Including, pneumonia, and it may increase the risk for death in people with existing heart, lung, or circulation disorders. Children and the elderly are especially vulnerable to having complications from the flu since their immune systems are weak.
 * "Some of the complications caused by influenza include bacterial pneumonia, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes. Children may get sinus problems and ear infections. Complications can be severe and may lead to death."http://michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2940_2955_22779-120608--,00.html
 * How is the flu spread?
 * the flu virus spreads through the air if a person who is contagious speaks, coughs or sneezes and other people inhale the virus.It can also be spread if a person touches an object that had the virus on it and then touches their nose or mouth. People can also spread the flu starting one day before he or she feels sick. Adults can continue to pass the influenza virus to others for another three to seven days after symptoms occur. Children on the other hand, can pass the virus for longer than seven days. Symptoms start one to four days after the virus enters the body. Some persons can be infected with the influenza virus but have no symptoms, yet they can still pass on the virus during this time.
 * What are the benefits and risks of a flu vaccine?
 * The benefits of the flu vaccine definitely outweigh the risks. Considering that the risks consist mainly of temporary soreness, redness, or swelling at the site of the injection. The main benefit is that you DONT get the flu which puts more than 200,000 people in the hospital each year from flu complications, and about 36,000 death.
 * What are the benefits and risks of a flu vaccine?
 * The benefits of the flu vaccine definitely outweigh the risks. Considering that the risks consist mainly of temporary soreness, redness, or swelling at the site of the injection. The main benefit is that you DONT get the flu which puts more than 200,000 people in the hospital each year from flu complications, and about 36,000 death.