Communicable Disease Health Education Tool

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.