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Seasonal Flu Education 2014

Mary Jo Kneissel, RN, BSN Lisa Hesse, MLS CICEmployee Occupational Health

Target AudienceThis lesson is intended for individuals who do not wish to receive seasonal flu vaccination or would like additional information.

ContactsAny Location of Employee Occupational Health Office Mary Jo Kneissel, RN, BSN; Lisa Hesse, MLS, CIC; Dr. Lisa Ide MD MPH

SourcesCenter for Disease Control, Minnesota Department of Health

Estimated Duration and Viewing InstructionsThe expected time to complete this learning activity is 10 minutes. If you are unable to complete during scheduled work time it may be completed outside of work with prior approval from your supervisor. Any overtime must be approved.

On completion of this lesson, learners should be able to:

1. Outline the 3 ways that you can participate in the seasonal flu program.

2. State 2 myths relating to seasonal influenza vaccination.

3. Describe the symptoms of influenza.

Lesson Relevance

Before individuals decline the seasonal flu vaccination, Fairview

would like the individual to receive information on why seasonal

flu vaccination is so important.

Table of ContentsClick a heading to jump to that section. On the first time through it is recommended you progress sequentially.

Flu Vaccine Overview

Fairview’s Goal

Influenza Prevention

Survey

If you have already viewed this lesson and only need to complete the survey, click “Survey” to access the link.

FLU VACCINE OVERVIEWSeasonal Flu Education 2014

Flu Vaccine Overview

Fairview’s Goal

Influenza Prevention

Survey

What is Influenza?

Influenza is a contagious upper

respiratory disease that could be

prevented by immunization.

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q8RNbeJTmI&list=PLdFdi75U3OnFzl8AGjTtLanB3yr_Ipxqc

Flu vaccine 101 by untamed science

Fairview injectable and flu mist flu vaccine in 2014-2015 will have 4 components – 2 components of influenza A, 2 components of influenza B

What You Should Know

Symptoms come on quickly.

Symptoms of Influenza (flu):• Fever• Dry cough• Sore throat• Extreme tiredness • Stuffy nose• Body aches • Symptoms can be severe

What is the difference between a cold and influenza?

1. Colds are usually milder than the flu.

2. People with colds are more likely to have a runny or stuffy nose.

3. A cold generally stays in the head.

4. Person with a cold can usually maintain normal activities.

5. Someone with flu will often feel too ill to do so.

Influenza is a serious illness

Influenza occurs globally with an annual attack rate estimated at 5%–10% in adults and

20%–30% in children. Illnesses can result in hospitalization and death mainly among

high-risk groups (the very young, elderly or chronically ill). Worldwide, these annual

epidemics are estimated to result in about 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness, and

about 250 000 to 500 000 deaths.

World Health Organization, Fact Sheet N 211, March 2014

Flu is a Serious Illness

Click below to see the story of Emily Lastinger You will not be

able to advance to the next slide until the video is viewed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VdTPziTag4QThe Story of Emily Lastinger

Protect others through herd immunity

Herd immunity is a form of immunity that occurs when the vaccination of a significant

portion of a population (or herd) provides a measure of protection for individuals who

have not developed immunity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brNscgAG3NcOne minute medical school – Herd immunity

Did you know……

A recent research publication suggests that of the unvaccinated individuals who developed flu 75%

did not have symptoms

you can spread the flu virus 24 hours prior to becoming sick yourself

Comparative community burden and severity of seasonal and pandemic influenza: results of the Flu

Watch cohort study, The Lancet, Vol 2, June 2014

What does this mean…..

• You do not have to be sick to spread the flu virus but you could share the flu virus

with a (Need updated pictures)

Child, pregnant woman elder

friend patient

•placing them at risk to develop the flu

What You Can Do…

When you get your flu shot you begin to create herd immunity to protect those

around you

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Flu seasons are unpredictable, therefore it is unknown if the 2014-2015 season will be severe.

Seasonal flu-related deaths have ranged from about 3,000 to 49,000 people in the United States.

The following slides contain a number of myths

surrounding the flu vaccination.

Myth #1The flu shot can make you sick.

Truth #1• The vaccine primarily used contains

dead influenza viruses. Dead viruses can not make you sick.

• Because the flu vaccine, like other vaccines, is not 100% effective, unfortunately those people got sick despite the flu vaccine, not because of it. sick despite the flu shot, not because of it

Myth #1The flu shot can make you sick.

Myth #2The influenza vaccination causes severe reactions or side effects.

Truth #2• The influenza vaccine is safe. Most

only have redness or soreness where the flu shot was given.

• Other reactions following the flu shot are usually mild and can include a low grade fever and aches.

Myth #2The influenza vaccination causes severe reactions or side effects.

Myth #3The vaccine does not work.

Truth #3• When there is a good match between the

viruses causing disease and those in the vaccine, protection is excellent.

• Vaccines are like seat belts: They are not perfect but they are the best protection we have against serious injury and death.

• While it is not as effective as many other popular vaccinations, it is not ineffective.

Myth #3The vaccine does not work.

Myth #4I never get the flu.

Truth #4• Even if you were immune to influenza

strains circulating in the past, you may not be immune to new strains that emerge this season.

• You may still get the flu but not show symptoms, infecting those around you.

• The best way to help protect yourself from new influenza strains is to get vaccinated each fall.

• Video from Minnesota Department of Health https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0mLj07A_-I

Myth #4I never get the flu.

Myth #5It is too early to get a flu shot.

Truth #5• CDC recommends that vaccination begin

as soon as vaccine becomes available.

• While immunity can vary by person, previously published studies suggest that immunity lasts through a full flu season.

Myth #5It is too early to get a flu shot.

FAIRVIEW’S GOALSeasonal Flu Education 2014

Flu Vaccine Overview

Fairview’s Goal

Influenza Prevention

Survey

FAIRVIEW’S TARGET FLU VACCINATION PROGRAM GOALS

Required Participation

Here are the 3 ways to participate:

• Get the vaccination by shot or by

nasal spray (FluMist)

• Indicate it was received elsewhere

at the end of this lesson

• Complete the declination at the

end of this lesson

Required Participation

Here are the 3 ways to participate:

• Get the vaccination by shot or by

nasal spray (FluMist)

• Indicate it was received elsewhere

at the end of this lesson

• Complete the declination at the

end of this lesson

It is mandatory for all employees to

participate in the flu program.

Vaccinations available

Quadravalent (shot and flu mist)

-contains 2 strains of influenza A

-contains 2 strains of Influenza B

-does not contain preservatives or latex

FluBlok – a flu vaccination for those that are allergic to eggs and egg products

-contains 2 strains of influenza A

-contains 1 strain of influenza B

-does not contain preservatives or latex

Required Participation

Non-Compliance with Employment Requirements:

• Managers are responsible for ensuring compliance

with all employment requirements and addressing

non-compliance through corrective action.

• Employees not in compliance will be subject to

corrective action (which may result in removal from

the schedule), up to and including termination.

INFLUENZA PREVENTIONSeasonal Flu Education 2014

Flu Vaccine Overview

Fairview’s Goal

Influenza Prevention

Survey

Influenza Prevention

Respiratory Hygiene/Cough Etiquette:

• Cover your cough

• Clean your hands after coughing/sneezing

or using tissues

Influenza Prevention

The video from the Texas Department of Health shows how you can prevent

flu: You will not be able to advance to the next slide until the video is viewed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzEIoj6lBes

Influenza Prevention

Droplet precautions:

• ALWAYS use mask with eye protection when doing

nasal or throat cultures

• Provide mask to patients with Influenza-Like illness

(fever > 100 with cough or sore throat)

Influenza Prevention

Patients admitted to the hospital with influenza will be in modified droplet isolation. Follow with protocol listed below when entering the room.

Don’t let flu into your workplace

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2a2iYHxucE

Hospital Corporation of America (HCA) interviewed Flu and show how they keep him out of their facilities. At Fairview this would be

Influenza Prevention

Stay home if you have symptoms of:• Rapid onset of temp > 100• Chills• Cough• Sore throat• Muscle aches• Fatigue

Influenza Prevention

Stay home if you have symptoms of:• Rapid onset of temp > 100• Chills• Cough• Sore throat• Muscle aches• Fatigue

By coming to work you expose your co-

workers and our patients to the possibility of

getting influenza.

That is correct!

“And finally, to make it personal, if your infant daughter was admitted…… do you want the HCWs caring for her to be unimmunized based on their fears and personal preference?” Dr Gregory Polland – Mayo Clinic

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Why get vaccinated? Select the best answer.

Protect yourself

Protect your co-workers

Protect your family

Protect our patients

All of the above

Summary

Here are the 3 ways to participate:

1. Get the vaccination

2. Indicate it was received elsewhere

3. Complete the declination in the survey at the end

of the lesson

Flu vaccine CANNOT cause the flu. The virus in the flu

shot is a dead virus.

Seasonal flu vaccination protects you from upper

respiratory flu; stomach flu is caused by another virus.

Questions?

Contact your local Employee

Occupational Health office.

SURVEYSeasonal Flu Education 2014

Flu Vaccine Overview

Fairview’s Goal

Influenza Prevention

Survey

Instructions for taking the Survey

1. Click the link provided after these instructions.

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3. If you are not taken directly to this page, return to this

lesson and follow the instructions given after the link.

Instructions for taking the Survey

4. Once you have completed the survey, click the “Done” button.

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If you see this page, you have successfully submitted the survey.

6. Return to this lesson and click the ‘Esc’ key on your keyboard to close

this lesson and return to the LMS to take the test.

Survey

Click on the link below to take the survey:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/fvflushots2013

If you indicate you will receive a flu shot, you will not be

compliant until the flu shot has been given.

If you are experiencing issues accessing the survey, click here for

trouble shooting instructions.

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Flu Vaccine Overview

Fairview’s Goal

Influenza Prevention

Survey