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AH1N1 Flu:
WHO Classified Level 6 Alert
Pandemic – Widespread Human Infection
Moderate illness only (no worse than ‘usual influenza’)
Precautions to take:
1. Practice respiratory hygiene (cough into your bended arm or tissue)
2. Good hand washing/sanitizing hygiene
3. Avoid anyone with a respiratory illness/ if you are ill stay home from school
and work
4. If ill, talk to doctor
For prevention, there is no known influenza vaccine to prevent infection from the
AH1N1 (swine flu) virus yet.
For treatment, and this would be for persons who have been medically diagnosed
with AH1N1, there are two known antivirals, of which one is Tamiflu and the other,
Relenza, that are being recommended and prescribed for administration to
individuals who have moderate to severe symptoms. However, this administration
must be carried out with proper professional medical consultation, including a
physician prescription, as it may be advisable for either no treatment (not
necessary as the malady isn't severe or the person is recovering) or treatment
may be more effective one of the two antivirals favored over the other.
Prevention (good practice at all times):
Wash your hands regularly (six to eight times daily):
o Before eating,
o After using the toilet,
o Before preparing food,
o After preparing food,
o After touching public surfaces (doors, counter tops, telephones),
o After touching coinage or paper money.
Washing your hands means taking off jewelry and vigorously rubbing them
together under hot water with soap for 15 to 20 seconds; alternatively, using
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is recommended;
Keep your hands away from your nose, mouth and eyes;
Maintain good respiratory hygiene (control sneezing and coughing by using
handkerchiefs or crook of your elbow);
Avoid close contact (within 3 meters) of anyone in public who appears to be
noticeably ill with coughing and fever (flushed and perspiring),
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: proper amount of sleep, good nutrition and
exercise
Symptoms of Flu, especially the first three points (not the same as ‘common
cold’):
Fever (temperature measured over 37oC or 98.6oF). The absence of this
symptom most likely indicates the absence of infection or influenza
Headaches
Persistent cough
Difficulty breathing
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Fatigue, lethargy
Precautions to take:
1. Practice respiratory hygiene (cough into your bended arm or tissue)
2. Good hand washing/sanitizing hygiene
3. Avoid anyone with a respiratory illness/ if you are ill stay home from school
and work
4. If ill, talk to doctor
What should we be considering in terms of vaccinations? There seems to be
conflicting information in the media and on the web about what to do or to be
prepared for.
There are two aspects to this question of the use of pharmaceuticals: prevention
and treatment.
For prevention, there is no known influenza vaccine to prevent infection from the
AH1N1 (swine flu) virus yet.
For treatment, and this would be for persons who have been medically diagnosed
with AH1N1, there are two known antivirals, of which one is Tamiflu and the other,
Relenza, that are being recommended and prescribed for administration to
individuals who have moderate to severe symptoms. However, this administration
must be carried out with proper professional medical consultation, including a
physician prescription, as it may be advisable for either no treatment (not
necessary as the malady isn't severe or the person is recovering) or treatment
may be more effective one of the two antivirals favored over the other.
Prevention (good practice at all times):
Wash your hands regularly (six to eight times daily):
o Before eating,
o After using the toilet,
o Before preparing food,
o After preparing food,
o After touching public surfaces (doors, counter tops, telephones),
o After touching coinage or paper money.
Washing your hands means taking off jewelry and vigorously rubbing them
together under hot water with soap for 15 to 20 seconds; alternatively, using
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is recommended;
Keep your hands away from your nose, mouth and eyes;
Maintain good respiratory hygiene (control sneezing and coughing by using
handkerchiefs or crook of your elbow);
Avoid close contact (within 3 meters) of anyone in public who appears to be
noticeably ill with coughing and fever (flushed and perspiring),
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: proper amount of sleep, good nutrition and
exercise
Symptoms of Flu, especially the first three points (not the same as ‘common
cold’):
Fever (temperature measured over 37oC or 98.6oF). The absence of this
symptom most likely indicates the absence of infection or influenza
Headaches
Persistent cough
Difficulty breathing
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Fatigue, lethargy
1. Practice respiratory hygiene (cough into your bended arm or tissue)
2. Good hand washing/sanitizing hygiene
3. Avoid anyone with a respiratory illness/ if you are ill stay home from school
and work
4. If ill, talk to doctor
For prevention, there is no known influenza vaccine to prevent infection from the
AH1N1 (swine flu) virus yet.
For treatment, and this would be for persons who have been medically diagnosed
with AH1N1, there are two known antivirals, of which one is Tamiflu and the other,
Relenza, that are being recommended and prescribed for administration to
individuals who have moderate to severe symptoms. However, this administration
must be carried out with proper professional medical consultation, including a
physician prescription, as it may be advisable for either no treatment (not
necessary as the malady isn't severe or the person is recovering) or treatment
may be more effective one of the two antivirals favored over the other.
Prevention (good practice at all times):
Wash your hands regularly (six to eight times daily):
o Before eating,
o After using the toilet,
o Before preparing food,
o After preparing food,
o After touching public surfaces (doors, counter tops, telephones),
o After touching coinage or paper money.
Washing your hands means taking off jewelry and vigorously rubbing them
together under hot water with soap for 15 to 20 seconds; alternatively, using
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is recommended;
Keep your hands away from your nose, mouth and eyes;
Maintain good respiratory hygiene (control sneezing and coughing by using
handkerchiefs or crook of your elbow);
Avoid close contact (within 3 meters) of anyone in public who appears to be
noticeably ill with coughing and fever (flushed and perspiring),
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: proper amount of sleep, good nutrition and
exercise
Symptoms of Flu, especially the first three points (not the same as ‘common
cold’):
Fever (temperature measured over 37oC or 98.6oF). The absence of this
symptom most likely indicates the absence of infection or influenza
Headaches
Persistent cough
Difficulty breathing
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Fatigue, lethargy
Precautions to take:
1. Practice respiratory hygiene (cough into your bended arm or tissue)
2. Good hand washing/sanitizing hygiene
3. Avoid anyone with a respiratory illness/ if you are ill stay home from school
and work
4. If ill, talk to doctor
What should we be considering in terms of vaccinations? There seems to be
conflicting information in the media and on the web about what to do or to be
prepared for.
There are two aspects to this question of the use of pharmaceuticals: prevention
and treatment.
For prevention, there is no known influenza vaccine to prevent infection from the
AH1N1 (swine flu) virus yet.
For treatment, and this would be for persons who have been medically diagnosed
with AH1N1, there are two known antivirals, of which one is Tamiflu and the other,
Relenza, that are being recommended and prescribed for administration to
individuals who have moderate to severe symptoms. However, this administration
must be carried out with proper professional medical consultation, including a
physician prescription, as it may be advisable for either no treatment (not
necessary as the malady isn't severe or the person is recovering) or treatment
may be more effective one of the two antivirals favored over the other.
Prevention (good practice at all times):
Wash your hands regularly (six to eight times daily):
o Before eating,
o After using the toilet,
o Before preparing food,
o After preparing food,
o After touching public surfaces (doors, counter tops, telephones),
o After touching coinage or paper money.
Washing your hands means taking off jewelry and vigorously rubbing them
together under hot water with soap for 15 to 20 seconds; alternatively, using
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer is recommended;
Keep your hands away from your nose, mouth and eyes;
Maintain good respiratory hygiene (control sneezing and coughing by using
handkerchiefs or crook of your elbow);
Avoid close contact (within 3 meters) of anyone in public who appears to be
noticeably ill with coughing and fever (flushed and perspiring),
Maintain a healthy lifestyle: proper amount of sleep, good nutrition and
exercise
Symptoms of Flu, especially the first three points (not the same as ‘common
cold’):
Fever (temperature measured over 37oC or 98.6oF). The absence of this
symptom most likely indicates the absence of infection or influenza
Headaches
Persistent cough
Difficulty breathing
Shortness of breath
Sore throat
Fatigue, lethargy