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ALUMNAS:
GABRIELA RAMÍREZ
MILAGROS ROMERO
LAURA SASTRÍA
INFLUENZA (FLU)
Overview:
Flu (influenza) is an infection of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the Respiratory
system. Influenza is commonly called the flu, but it’s not the same as Stomach “flu” viruses that
cause diarrhea and vomiting.
Most people with the flu get better on their own. But sometimes, influenza and Its complications
can be deadly. People at higher risk of developing flu.
Complications include:
Although the annual influenza vaccine isn’t 100% effective, it reduces the Chances of having
severe complications from infection.
Symptons
At first, the flu may seem like a common cold with a runny nose, sneezing and Sore throat.
• Fever
• Aching muscles
Most people who get the flu can treat themselves at home and often don’t need to see a health
care provider.
If you have flu symptoms and are at risk of complications, see your health care provider right
away. Taking antiviral medication may shorten the length of your Illness and help prevent more-
serious problems.
Causes
Influenza viruses travel through the air in droplets when someone with the infection coughs,
sneezes or talks. You can inhale the droplets directly. Or you can pick up the germs from an
object — such as a telephone or computer keyboard — and then transfer them to your eyes,
nose or mouth.
People with the virus are likely contagious from about a day before symptoms appear until
about four days after they start. Children and people with weakened immune systems may be
contagious for a slightly longer time.
Influenza viruses are constantly changing, with new strains appearing regularly. If you’ve had
influenza in the past, your body has already made antibodies to fight that specific strain of the
virus. If future influenza viruses are similar to those you’ve encountered before, either by having
the disease or by getting vaccinated, those antibodies may prevent infection or lessen its
severity. But antibody levels may decline over time. Also, antibodies against influenza viruses
you’ve encountered in the past may not protect you from new influenza strains. New strains can
be very different viruses from what you had before.
Risk factors
Factors that may increase your risk of developing the flu or its complications Include:
• Chronic illnesses.
Complications
If you’re young and healthy, the flu usually isn’t serious. Although you may feel miserable while
you have it, the flu usually goes away in a week or two with no lasting effects. But children and
adults at high risk may develop complications. That may include:
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis
• Asthma flare-ups
• Heart problems
• Ear infections
Prevention
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu
vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. The flu vaccine can lower your risk of getting
the flu. It also can lower the risk of having serious Illness from the flu and needing to stay in the
hospital.
The influenza vaccine isn’t 100% effective, so it’s also important to take several measures to
reduce the spread of infection, including:
• Avoid crowds. The flu spreads easily wherever people gather — in child care centers, schools,
office buildings, auditoriums and public transportation. By avoiding crowds during peak flu
season, you reduce your chances of infection.
A) PRIMERA APROXIMACIÓN:
a) IDENTIFICAR EL TÓPICO.
Introducción;
Síntomas comunes de la gripe;
Los síntomas graves que indican cuando recurrir al doctor;
Las causas de dicha enfermedad;
Factores de riesgo de la gripe;
Complicaciones en las que puede derivar una gripe;
Como prevenir la gripe.
Dentro del subtitulo “Síntomas” se utilizan las viñetas para enumerar los síntomas mas
comunes presentes en el virus de la gripe.
100%.
Éste número indica el porcentaje de efectividad que no alcanza la vacuna de la gripe, pero que
sí es paliativa ante las complicaciones.
“The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)”. Es el nombre de la organización
de salud que realiza la recomendación de vacunarse contra la gripe anualmente.
B) LECTURA GLOBAL.
¿La cepa de la gripe fue y será la misma durante el correr de los años?
C) LECTURA DETALLADA:
Respiratory system.
PARTES DE LA DEFINICIÓN:
Of the nose, throat and lungs, which are part of the respiratory system: Son las
características.
Conditions: Núcleo.
2) Heart problems.
Problems: Núcleo.
Heart: Premodificador.
Although the annual influenza vaccine isn’t 100% effective, it reduces the chances of
having severe complications from infection.
But children and adults at high risk may develop complications, that may include.
Influenza is commonly called the flu, but it’s not the same as stomach “flu” viruses that
cause diarrhea and vomiting.
EXPLICACION EN ESPAÑOL: Éste conector se utiliza para señalar los objetos de los cuales
puedo contraer gérmenes, como el teléfono, la computadora y las llaves y por consiguiente
trasladarlos a la nariz, ojos o boca despertando una posterior gripe.