Influenza: Preventing and Fighting the Flu
Learning objectives
- Recall the basic biology and transmission modes of the influenza ("flu") virus, including how it spreads in community and workplace settings.
- Describe the difference between prevention (e.g., vaccination, hygiene, policies) and treatment (e.g., antivirals, symptom relief) strategies for influenza.
- Identify several workplace-specific measures (engineering, administrative, behavioral) that reduce flu transmission, and explain how each measure reduces risk.
- Identify several flu-prevention initiatives that benefit the workplace (e.g., offering on-site vaccination, sick-leave flexibility, communication plans) to reduce absenteeism and disease spread.
Course overview
Influenza spreads through everyday contact and costs workplaces billions each year in absenteeism, lost productivity, and healthcare expenses. Annual vaccination, consistent hygiene, and knowing when to stay home cut individual risk, while engineering, administrative, and behavioral controls limit transmission across a team. Employers who pair flexible sick-leave policies with on-site vaccination and clear communication keep more of their people healthy and at work through peak season.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
- 6 minutes
- Format: Video
- Tier: 1
- Course ID: 7567
English
Course Outline
- Understanding Influenza
- Reducing Your Risk of Infection
- Treatment and Recovery
- Reducing Flu Transmission at Work