May 6, 2009

Health Advisory!!

INFLUENZA A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) is caused by a novel flu virus that resulted from re assortment of 4 viruses from pigs, humans and birds. There is no vaccine yet to protect humans from this virus. But there are existing and recommended medicines that are effective in treating there viruses.

This virus id FATAL to Humans!

Signs and Symptoms in humans

Similar to the symptoms to regular flu such as

- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Muscle or Joint Pains
- Lack of appetite
- Runny Nose
- Sore Throat
- Cough
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea

Mode of Transmission: Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person. It cannot be transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.

Prevention:

- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
- Always wash your hands with soap and water
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Avoid close contact with infected person
- Increase your body resistance by having at least 8 hours of sleep, being physically active, managing your stress, drinking plenty of water and eating nutritious food.

BE VIGILANT! If you have fever for more than 2 days, immediately consult a doctor.

2 comments:

New diseases seems to pop up every now and then. Makes me wonder how these all came out. Natural mutation? Created in some secret laboratory? God's punishment to mankind? Hmmm...

Yup dude and it seemed to be getting worse every time. c", We now live in a change environment with changing climate etc, this is a warning call for everyone. We must do something to revert this situation before its to late.

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