InFLUenza

Welcome to this wonderful learning experience! This is the first discussion board for a group of students in Mrs. Kaufman's class. They've been reading the book __InFLUenza__ by Ned Jensen. As they've read, they have been generating thoughts and questions to discuss in group as well as on this discussion board. They have also sought out secondary resources to add to their learning on this which has most likely effected everyone visiting this wiki site.

Defining InFLUenza
The flu is a dieses caused by virus that invades the body cells which causes the flu or a germ. Influenza is often called the flu but they together are two different viruses. The flu causes side affects to being sick like chills, fainting, fever, burning skin, and headaches. The flu is a germ that when you stick your fingers on something and then you stick them in your mouth or your nose the germs go through your mouth or nose they go in your body and they attack your white cells in your body. You know when you have the flu because of the commen side affects stomach sickness, drowsyness, and headaches. That is what I learned about the flu.

Mutating Viruses
Everyone in the world has a immune system. A immune system protects you from viruses. When your immune system finds a virus it sends antibodies to your blood. The antibodies stop the virus from taking over and stop it from spreading to other cells. Once you’ve had that virus your immune system knows how to stop it so when you have the same virus again you know how to stop it faster so you wont get six from it again.

How the Body Fights the FLU
In your body there are many germs lurking around in your body. Everthoe you can`t see them there verry dangerous.There inthe air, on your desk, and on food. You can also get germs fromflies, ticks, and other insects. You can stop the flu. One way YOU can stop it is by whashing your hands.The way your body fights is you have antibodies that fight for you.

Preventing the Virus From Taking Over
There are lots of things people can do to keep the influenza virus from taking over your body. Two of the best ways to stop the viruses are to get lots of rest and eat healthy foods. When you relax, you give your immune system extra powers to fight the viruses. But when you get lots of rest, you have to excercise alot at the same time.

FLU Treatment
If you have a fever and body aches, you should take Tylenol, Advil, or Aleve. These are over the top options for fever and pain relief. DO NOT OVER DOSE!!! Sore throat: Drinking lots of fluids and using salt water gargles can often be helpful for easing the pain of a sore throat. Antibiotics cant help flu symptoms.

History of the FLU
The spanish Flu: