Image From WikimediaInfluenza A(H1N1) viruss infection is now at a very alarming rate. Let us all be influenza A(H1N1) virus - free and keep it that way.
What Is Influenza A(H1N1) ?
- is a new strain of virus that resulted from the re assortment of 4 viruses from pigs, human and birds
- can cause pneumonia, which can be fatal
- no vaccine yet discovered to protect human
- Flu-like symptoms such as:
Fever
Headache
Fatigue
Muscle or joint pains
Lack of appetite
Runny nose
Sore throat
Cough
Headache
Fatigue
Muscle or joint pains
Lack of appetite
Runny nose
Sore throat
Cough
- Some cases have been reported to have diarrhea, nausea and vomiting
- Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person, or by touching things with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
- By touching your mouth, nose or eyes after you got in contact with contaminated object and infected person.
- Use tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
- Immediately and properly dispose of used tissue
- Frequent and proper hand washing with soap and water
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers
- Avoid close contact with persons exhibiting flu-like symptoms
- Increase your body's resistance by :
Sleeping at least 8 hours regularly
Managing stress
Drinking plenty of fluids
Eating nutritious food with lots of vitamins and minerals
Managing stress
Drinking plenty of fluids
Eating nutritious food with lots of vitamins and minerals
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