A SELF-CARE OF RECOVERY IN ELDERLY IN IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE INFLUENZA

The VALUE OF SELF-CARE IN ELDERLY IN IMMUNIZATION AGAINST THE INFLUENZA : A NURSE PRACTICE ( O) HEALTH PROMOTION Introduction / problem: This study sought to identify factors involved in the knowledge that the elderly have with respect to immunization against influenza. This knowledge can drive the nurse's efforts on health care for the elderly to promote health education in the exercise of their citizenship. Objective: To establish estartégias to act the nurse in care in the family health unit related to immunization against influenza virus. Encouraging the elderly to vaccination aimed at self-care, citizenship and social control. Methodology: descriptive approach, exploratory and not documentary. The search was conducted in electronic databases as BDENF, LILACS and SCIELO and library collections. It is collected data from late May to October 2007. Results: knowledge is the basis for making decisions consciously. Educational activities serves as a guideline to be developed and supported to improve the quality of life and social justice. Conclusion: The nurse should act as an educator in the old accession process. Systematizing their assistance with directions to reach the elderly in their environment and encourage them to participate in making decisions about his life ..Work Specialization Course Completion in Health Promotion at the Federal Fluminense University