Policy Memo On Influenza

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Policy Memo on Influenza

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Department, University

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Professor’s Name

February 8, 2021

Policy Memo on Influenza

Summary

The influenza virus is the cause of the popularly known highly infectious infection

referred to as 'the flu.' The viral pathogens are hard to cure due to their highly mutative nature.

On the other hand, the influenza virus can easily spread through contact with contaminated

surfaces, coughing and sneezing, shaking hands, kissing, or hugging. Researchers argue that the

spread of flu is not airborne, but particles of fluids from an infected person can stay in the air for

a significant amount of time before coming in contact with a surface or a healthy person. Due to

the virally infectious nature, the flu can be said to have no particular cure but relies highly on

preventive measures and aiding medication to eradicate possibilities of extreme infection levels

(F. Gao, 2020).

When the influenza virus attacks a healthy person, it mainly inhabits the mucous

membrane around the nose, throat, and lungs. The infected person experiences fevers, irritation,

sore throat, shortness of breath, and breathing problems are common in severe cases. Other

common symptoms include runny nose, congestions, headaches, and fatigue. People with pre-

existing conditions, pregnant women, the elderly, and young children are at high risks of

infections ("Vaccination," 2021).

Background.

In 2003, the WHO established a policy on the Influenza virus to prioritize vaccination

against the high-risk group flu. The organization speculated an increase in the annual vaccination

of the elderly, pregnant women, children, and people living with chronic diseases of up to 75%

of the annual vaccinations on seasonal influenza. In collaboration with Centers for Disease

Control organizations, a review was made to include health workers in the high-risk category

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1 Policy Memo on Influenza Name of Student: Department, University Course Name Professor’s Name February 8, 2021 2 Policy Memo on Influenza Summary The influenza virus is the cause of the popularly known highly infectious infection referred to as 'the flu.' The viral pathogens are hard to cure due to their highly mutative nature. On the other hand, the influenza virus can easily spread through contact with contaminated surfaces, coughing and sneezing, shaking hands, kissing, or hugging. Researchers argue that the spread of flu is not airborne, but particles of fluids from an infected person can stay in the air for a significant amount of time before coming in contact with a surface or a healthy person. Due to the virally infectious nature, the flu can be said to have no particular cure but relies highly on preventive measures and aiding medication to eradicate possibilities of extreme infection levels (F. Gao, 2020). When the influenza virus attacks a healthy person, it mainly inhabits the mucous membrane around the nose, throat, and lungs. The infected person experiences fevers, irritation, sore throat, shortness of breath, and breathing problems are common in severe cases. Other common symptoms include runny nose, congestions, headaches, and fatigue. People with preexisting conditions, pregnant women, the elderly, and young children are at high risks of infections ("Vaccination," 2021). Background. In 2003, the WHO established a policy on the Influenza virus to prior ...
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