a h1n1 - prevention - informations - flu

In this pandemic times we should keep ourselves well informed about potential dangerous situations for us. First of all we should find relevant information, remember that you simply can't trust anyone on network. If you want to find information about AH1N1 virus first place that I can recommend you is WHO (world health organization), I made citation from their website here and all about new virus:
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Danger signs in all patients

Clinicians, patients, and those providing home-based care need to be alert to danger signs that can signal progression to more severe disease. As progression can be very rapid, medical attention should be sought when any of the following danger signs appear in a person with confirmed or suspected H1N1 infection:

• shortness of breath, either during physical activity or while resting
• difficulty in breathing
• turning blue
• bloody or coloured sputum
• chest pain
• altered mental status
• high fever that persists beyond 3 days
• low blood pressure.

In children, danger signs include fast or difficult breathing, lack of alertness, difficulty in waking up, and little or no desire to play.

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Another source for keep yourself informed can be Google flu trends (tool for watching standard flu progress in different countries), here you can follow flu trend in your country, and finally here I will post recommendations for flu prevention:

1. Wash hands regularly (hand hygiene). Use of hand sanitizers is also effective.
2. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or tissue when you cough or sneeze (cough etiquette).
3. Avoid crowds, hand shakes and social gestures (hugs, beso-beso).
4. Avoid contact with those who are sick.
5. Travel to the AH1N1 + countries only if extremely necessary. After your trip, observe and watch out for flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, body aches, and pains). Consult the Health Service immediately as these manifest.
6. Get the vaccine for the seasonal flu (no vaccine yet for AH1N1). The low-priced seasonal flu vaccine is available upon order from the Health Service.
7. Eat nutritious food, increase fluid intake and have enough rest.
8. Social distancing – if you are sick, keep a distance of at least one meter from others and immediately take a leave of absence due to illness.
9. Improve the airflow of air-conditioned room – open windows of your area for at least one hour.
10. Stay home if you have the flu-like symptoms (for at least 7 days). Consult physician near your place.

Regarding item 3, we are recommending that activities of gathering be held in an open or well-ventilated area.
Regarding Item 9, we are requesting that windows (if any) of classrooms or any enclosed areas in the campus be opened for at least one (1) hour before being occupied.

Keep yourself well informed and maintain discipline, and you will downgrade possibility of getting A H1N1 virus. Good luck... and Please track or give comments with new info resources!