Tuesday, June 23, 2009

A(H1H1) Awareness

Influenza A (H1N1) is a new virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. This virus is spreading from person-to –person, probably in much the same way that the regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Signs and Symptoms in Humans
  • Similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as fever, headache, fatigue, lack of appetite, runny nose, sore throat, and cough
  • Vomitting or nausea
  • Diarrhea

Mode of Transmission

Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person. Influenza A (H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.

Prevention
  • Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
  • Always wash hands with soap and water
  • Use alcohol- based hand sanitizers
  • Avoid close contact with sick people
  • Increase your body's resistance
  • Have at least 8 hours of sleep
  • Be physically active
  • Manage your stress
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Eat nutritious food
***** it was all over the news: philippines has the asia's first death related to H1N1.
***** there should be no room for panic or over-reaction to this issue. let's be educated!
***** i've read this post @ rico's blog "what is influenza A(H1N1) virus?" and opted to repost it here. thank you rics!

2 comments:

  1. thanks sa info chang...let's all be careful and be healthy..hehe

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  2. korek jud mel! that's all we can do right now..be healthy! :)

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