Communicable disease transmission and public health control
When it comes to communicable diseases, influenza is at or near the top of the list. It commonly strikes in the summertime, but can infect people any time of year. It's also passed on easily and can make people very sick. Some cases of the flu even result in death, often from complications related to other illnesses but not always. This paper considers not only the causes and symptoms of the flu, but also how nurses can play a role in prevention and treatment.