Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to practice for preventing contact with flu as follows: At times when mask is not available, covering the nose & mouth with a tissue during coughing or sneezing, especially in public places, can help prevent dispersing droplet particles into the surrounding air. This can help control the spread of infection, if any present, to others. Regularly clean & disinfect all frequently accessed surfaces, such as, work desk, kitchen counters, and [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding measures to practice for preventing contact with flu as follows: Flu virus spreads between individuals mainly by inhalation of droplet particles that are dispensed into the air, when infected individuals sneeze, cough, or talk. Avoiding inhalation of droplet particles from infected individuals is the main stay of prevention measures. Observing the following measures can help avoid inhalation of infected droplet particles. Infected individuals and individuals presenting with flu symptoms must stay [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding severe side-effects to watch for and report after receiving nasal flu vaccine as follows: Administration of nasal flu vaccine can rarely result in severe side-effects such as, High fever Intense swelling of face, lips, and/or tongue Wheezing and severe difficulty breathing Skin breakdown and hives Tachycardia Fainting and loss of consciousness (LOC) Continued high fever above 101-degree Fahrenheit, any episodes of skin breakdown, LOC episodes with increased fall risk, and severe [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding side-effects to expect after receiving nasal flu vaccine as follows: Administration of nasal flu vaccine can result in mild side-effects such as, Runny or stuffy nose Cough Sore throat Mild difficulty breathing Muscle aches Headache Low-grade fever with chills Nausea & vomiting Exhaustion & tiredness Loss of appetite Dizziness & confusion, which can contribute to fall risk Most of these side-effects after receiving nasal flu vaccine are short-lived and resolve in [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed regarding severe side-effects to watch for and report after receiving flu shot as follows: Administration of flu shot can rarely result in severe side-effects such as, High fever Intense swelling of face, lips, and/or tongue Severe difficulty breathing Skin breakdown and hives Tachycardia Fainting and loss of consciousness Guillain-Barre syndrome Continued high fever above 101-degree Fahrenheit, any episodes of skin breakdown, LOC episodes with increased fall risk, and severe swelling of face, [...]