Health Education Tool for Flu: Disease Process and Management

This report presents a health education tool designed for the flu, detailing the disease process, transmission, and impact. It covers the influenza virus, its spread, and the resulting symptoms. The report provides self-management tips, including hydration and avoiding contact with others, along with dietary recommendations, such as consuming broths and leafy greens. It also highlights potential treatment options, such as antiviral medications and pain relievers. Furthermore, the report emphasizes the importance of handwashing and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of the virus. Key resources include yearly flu vaccinations and healthcare provider toolkits. The report is aimed at providing clear and concise information to help people understand and manage the flu effectively.

Explain the disease process,
including the introduction and
spread.
The most common communicable
disease in US is Flu. It is an infectious
disease which is caused due to influenza
virus. It majorly effects upper respiratory
organs such as throat, nose, bronchi and
lungs. The influenza virus is spread through
aerosol or through contact with saliva or
may be when an infected person sneeze or
cough. The virus gets attached and
replicates in epithelial cells.
Develop a health education tool
that addresses the disease.
Health education tool is basically
a combination of educational strategies
that promote adaption of healthy
lifestyle behavior and choices. An
effective tool for flu is necessary to
eliminate further health risks.
Some of the important elements of health
education tool is discussed here.
Self-management tips
 A possible complication of flu is
dehydration thus, individuals need to
stay hydrated and drink plenty of
fluids like soups, water and juice.
 Individuals need to avoid contact
with other people and should cover
their mouth and nose while they
cough and sneeze.
 Wash hands in a frequent manner.

Diet and nutrition directions
 Broth is considering as one of the
best thing individuals can consume
during flu.
 Leafy greens such as spinach and
kale could help individuals to boost
their immune system and to recover
fast.
Potential treatment options
 Some antiviral medications such
as
oseltamivir (Tamiflu), zanamivir
(Relenza), peramivir (Rapivab) or
baloxavir (Xofluza).
 Consider pain revilers.
Potential resources
 A yearly flu vaccination is the
most important resource for
protecting individuals against flu
(Nutbeam, 2019).
 Healthcare provider toolkit.
Risk reduction
 Individuals need to thoroughly wash
their hands with soap and water to
protect themselves from germs
(Siddharth and et.al., 2016).
 Individuals need to disinfect
contaminated surface before using it.
References
Siddharthan, T., and et.al., 2016.
Implementation of patient-centered
education for chronic-disease management
in Uganda: an effectiveness study. PloS one.
11(11).

Nutbeam, D., 2019. Health education and
health promotion revisited. Health
Education Journal. 78(6). pp.705-709.