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Flu-Related Videos

VA has developed videos for Veterans and VA staff.  Videos are not copyrighted and may be copied and reproduced.

For Veterans and the public

Videos for Veterans and the public

Use these videos during flu season or throughout the year to emphasize hand and respiratory hygiene and offer reminders on topics that will help stop the spread of infection. Email links to the videos to health care colleagues, community partners, Veterans, friends, family, and everyone who would benefit from their messages. Other uses include:

  • Incorporate into educational presentations and seminars
  • Show during health fairs
  • Use on waiting room TV systems
  • Broadcast on closed circuit television systems
  • Send to people for use on individual computers
  • Show patients and their family during clinic visits.

Videos for health care staff

Use these videos as a quick guide and reminder for donning and doffing personal protective equipment (PPE). Present them at grand rounds, staff meetings and other staff development programs. Health care staff also can email links to clips to professional colleagues to use.

Video still: "Respiratory Etiquette"

Respiratory Etiquette (02:02)
Learn how to cover coughs, clean hands and how to ask for masks to prevent the spread of germs.

Watch Respiratory Etiquette on YouTube.

 

 

Video still: How Flu is Spread

How Flu is Spread (02:55)
Join the "Travel Channel for Flu Viruses" to learn how viruses travel from one surface or person to another.

Watch How Flu is Spread on YouTube.

 

 

Video still: "Vaccination for Seasonal Flu"

Vaccination for Seasonal Flu (02:22)
Learn why getting vaccinated is important and how to "bust the bubble" on myths about flu vaccination.

 

 

Video still: Seasonal Flu Game Show - Who Wants to Fight the Flu?

Seasonal Flu Game Show – Who Wants to Fight the Flu? (13:56)
Test your knowledge about seasonal flu and flu vaccination.

 

 

For health care staff

Videos for health care providers, clinic and hospital staff only

Video still: "Donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)"

Donning Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (02:39)
Learn how to don PPE when needed for combined airborne infection isolation and contact precautions.

 

 

Video still: "Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)"

Doffing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (02:23)
Learn how to remove and dispose of PPE.

 

 

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