00:01 So, in a nutshell. 00:02 Influenza A, it's awful and it's annual. 00:06 Influenza B, it's a little bit better. 00:10 Influenza C, it's mild like a cold. 00:14 Symptoms of influenza have a rapid onset. 00:17 They have a forceful, strong cough, a high fever, chills, and body aches. 00:23 It's transmitted via droplets and contact with contaminated fomites. 00:28 You can prevent influenza with the annual flu vaccine. 00:32 Antivirals may be helpful in high-risk groups. 00:36 The flu viruses are always changing. 00:38 Remember, a drift is a minor change, and a shift is a major change with new viral strains. 00:45 There are many complications to influenza, including death. 00:50 Thank you for watching the lecture on influenza.
The lecture Influenza: In a Nutshell (Pediatric Nursing) by Paula Ruedebusch is from the course Respiratory Disorders – Pediatric Nursing.
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