How to Properly Wash Your Hands with Soap and Water/Hand Sanitizer
0 commentsSaturday, June 20, 2009
Prevention from H1N1 Swine Flu Virus
0 commentsA few important points
1. Swine flu cannot be spread by pork products, since the virus is not transmitted through food.
2. Swine flu is most contagious during the first 5 days of the illness.
3. Current Influenza Vaccine does not provide cross immunity for H1N1 Swine Flu Virus.
Methods of Prevention
The methods of prevention for Swine Flu is the same for all infectious diseases.
1. Proper Handwashing with soap and water or with hand sanitizers
2. Proper Hygiene
3. Proper Diet
4. Clean Environment
5. Prevention of Contact with suspected and confirmed patients (social distancing)
6. Always clean objects that are being held by a number of people like telephones, door handles, etc.
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1. Swine flu cannot be spread by pork products, since the virus is not transmitted through food.
2. Swine flu is most contagious during the first 5 days of the illness.
3. Current Influenza Vaccine does not provide cross immunity for H1N1 Swine Flu Virus.
Methods of Prevention
The methods of prevention for Swine Flu is the same for all infectious diseases.
1. Proper Handwashing with soap and water or with hand sanitizers
2. Proper Hygiene
3. Proper Diet
4. Clean Environment
5. Prevention of Contact with suspected and confirmed patients (social distancing)
6. Always clean objects that are being held by a number of people like telephones, door handles, etc.
Signs and Symptoms of H1N1 Swine Flu Virus
0 commentsSymptoms
1 fever (37.8ºC) *94% of Cases
2 cough, *92% of Cases
3 sore throat,
4 body aches,
5 headache,
6 chills and
7 fatigue.
8 diarrhea and vomiting.