Htp- Ah1n1

University of San Carlos College of Nursing Cebu City, Philippines

TEACHING PLAN TOPIC: AH1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) Goals/ Objectives After 1-2 hours of nurse-client interaction, the family will be able to: a. Define AH1N1 b. Enumerate signs and symptoms of AH1N1 c. State preventive measures & identify mode of transmission of AH1N1 d. Perform proper hand washing e. Show a positive attitude towards theraphy

DATE: August 4, 2009 Contents

AH1N1 Virus • Definition • Signs & Symptoms • Prevention & treatment • Mode of transmissi on

Teaching Strategies a. Informal Discussion – to be able for the family to identify facts about AH1N1 b. Return demonstration – In order for the family to perform proper handwashing c. Role Playing – to be able to show how it is transmitted

VENUE: Sitio Top Hill, Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City Time Allotment 20 minutes

Persons Involved

Resources

a. Student nurse

Material resources:

b. Family – Jamie Mercader – Alma Mercader

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Handouts Flyer

Human Resources: 10 minutes

5 minutes

Time & effort of both the student Nurse & the family.

Evaluation

AH1N1 VIRUS What is AH1N1 or Swine Flu? AH1N1 (swine flu) is an acute viral infection of the respiratory tract in pigs, caused by type A influenza virus. How do humans become infected? Most commonly, swine influenza is transmitted through direct contact or close proximity with pigs. It also spreads between humans through coughing or sneezing and people touching something with the virus on it and then touching their own nose or mouth. The swine influenza virus is not transmitted by eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products. What • • • • • • • •

are the signs & symptoms of AH1N1? Fever Headache Lack of Appetite Runny Nose Sore Throat Cough Vomiting or nausea Diarrhea

Is there a vaccine against swine influenza? Yes, there is a vaccine available for pigs against swine influenza, but there is no vaccine to protect humans from swine influenza. What is the treatment for AH1N1? If a person becomes sick with swine flu, antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and make the patient feel better faster. Professionals recommend the use of Tamiflu or Relenza for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses; however, the majority of people infected with the virus make a full recovery without requiring medical attention or antiviral drugs. What can I do to protect myself from getting sick? There is no vaccine available right now to protect against this new H1N1 virus. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza: •

Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

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Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.

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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

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Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

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Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.