Transcript: How to Help Avoid the Flu


Runtime: 1:08

[Music plays over drawing of exposed lungs]

[Graphic reads: Stuffy nose. Sore throat. Body aches.]

[Graphic reads: Is it a cold?]

[Graphic reads: Is it a cold or the flu?]

[Graphic reads: Learn how to tell the difference.]

[Graphic transitions from exposed lungs to head with an exposed brain]

[The brain is highlighted in red with graphic title of ‘Headache’]

[Graphic transitions to a split screen of 25% in blue with graphic reading ‘Rare’ ‘Cold’ and 75% in orange with graphic reading ‘Common’ ‘Flu’]

[Graphic transitions from head with an exposed brain to zooming in on exposed nasal cavity]

[The nasal cavity is highlighted in red with graphic title of ‘Stuffy Nose’]

[Graphic transitions to a split screen of 75% in blue with graphic reading ‘Common’ ‘Cold’ and 25% in orange with graphic reading ‘Occasional’ ‘Flu’]

[Graphic transitions from exposed nasal cavity to exposed esophagus]

[The esophagus is highlighted in red with graphic title of ‘Sore Throat’]

[Graphic transitions to a split screen of 75% in blue with graphic reading ‘Common’ ‘Cold’ and 25% in orange with graphic reading ‘Occasional’ ‘Flu’]

[Graphic transitions from exposed esophagus to exposed lungs]

[The lungs are highlighted red with graphic title of ‘Cough’]

[Graphic transitions to a split screen of 50% in blue with graphic reading ‘Mild to Moderate’ ‘Cold’ and 50% in orange with graphic reading ‘Persistent’ ‘Flu’]

[The graphic zooms out, displaying the head to chest, all highlighted in red with graphic title of ‘Fever’]

[Graphic transitions to a split screen of 10% in blue with graphic reading ‘Rare’ ‘Cold’ and 90% in orange with graphic reading ‘Common’ ‘Flu’]

[Graphic transitions and moves to a shoulders-to-calves shot. Biceps, thighs/quads and shins are highlighted in red with graphic title of ‘Aches’]

[Graphic transitions to a split screen of 25% in blue with graphic reading ‘Occasional’ ‘Cold’ and 75% in orange with graphic reading ‘Common’ ‘Flu’]

[Graphic transitions to human on the right side of the screen in background with a blue to orange overlay color]

[Graphic reads: If you suspect it’s the flu, stay home to prevent spreading it to others. Rest and drink plenty of liquids.]

[Graphic reads: You may want to consider contacting a doctor through a virtual visit on your mobile device or computer.]

[Graphic reads: Seek immediate care if you have a persistent high fever, inability to keep fluids down or difficulty breathing.]

[Graphic transitions to white screen with UnitedHealthcare logo; logo fades and music stops]