Nurses play a crucial role in preventing the spread of influenza. Key preventive measures include:
Encouraging annual influenza vaccination for patients and healthcare providers. Promoting good hand hygiene practices, such as regular handwashing with soap and water or using hand sanitizers. Advising patients to cover their nose and mouth with a tissue or elbow when coughing or sneezing. Isolating infected individuals to minimize contact with healthy individuals. Using personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gloves when dealing with infected patients.
