University of San Carlos

College of Nursing
Cebu City, Philippines

TEACHING PLAN

TOPIC: AH1N1 Virus (Swine Flu) DATE: August 4, 2009 VENUE: Sitio Top Hill, Brgy. Lahug, Cebu City

Goals/ Objectives Contents Teaching Strategies Time Persons Involved Resources Evaluation
Allotment
After 1-2 hours of AH1N1 Virus a. Informal 20 a. Student nurse Material resources:
nurse-client interaction, • Definition Discussion minutes
the family will be able • Signs & – to be able for b. Family • Handouts
to: Symptoms the family to – Jamie Mercader • Flyer
a. Define AH1N1 • Prevention identify facts – Alma Mercader
b. Enumerate signs & about AH1N1
and symptoms of Human Resources:
treatment
AH1N1 b. Return
• Mode of
c. State preventive demonstration 10 Time & effort of
transmissi both the student
measures & – In order for the minutes
on Nurse & the family.
identify mode of family to
transmission of perform
AH1N1 proper
d. Perform proper handwashing
hand washing
e. Show a positive c. Role Playing
attitude towards – to be able to 5 minutes
theraphy show how it is
transmitted
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.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• 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.