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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
What is ...
Some authorities object to calling the flu outbreak "Swine flu". U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack expressed concerns that this would
lead to the misconception that pork is unsafe for consumption. In the Netherlands, it was originally called "Pig Flu", but is now called
"Mexican Flu" by the national health institute and in the media. South Korea and Israel briefly considered calling it the "Mexican virus".
Currently, the South Korean press uses "SI", short for "Swine influenza". Taiwan suggested the names "H1N1 flu" or "New flu", which most local
media now use. The World Organization for Animal Health has proposed the name "North American influenza". The European Commission uses the
term "Novel flu virus".
The WHO announced they would refer to the new influenza virus as influenza A(H1N1) or "Influenza A (H1N1) virus, human" as opposed to "swine flu",
also to avoid suggestions that eating pork products carried a risk of infection.
The outbreak has also been called the "H1N1 influenza", "2009 H1N1 flu", or "swine-origin influenza". However, Seth Borenstein, writing for the
Associated Press quoted several experts who objected to any name change at all.
(Wikipedia)
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Wash your hands as often as possible with soap or an alcohol based hand rub
Improve air flow in your living quarters
Use wet tissues (soaked in alcohol based fluid) to clean your hands
Don't come close to someone who's sick
Keep yourself healthy: exercise and eat nutritious foods
Rest often, you are most venerable when tired (get adequate sleep)
Keeping at least an arm's length (1 meter) distance from other people
Stay away from public gatherings
Wear a flu mask
Avoid touching your mouth or nose
How to wash hands (poster from the World Health Organisation)
How to handwash poster
Clean hands protection
Masks
Facemask offer a physical barrier to airborne contaminants. Used correctly they reduce the risk of getting infected, though they should be used along with hand
washing and avoiding crowds.
Two types, Surgical Masks and Respirator masks.
Surgical masks prevent the exhaled droplets to leave to protect other people, but does not protect the person wearing the mask. Surgical masks should be
worn by sick people so they don't infect others that easily.
Respirator masks (N95 or higher) are tight fitting and designed to protect the wearer from breathing in small particles.
Both masks are made for single use only. Replace them when wet or when breathing becomes difficult. NEVER wash or disinfect masks. Never share masks.
Source: A detailed look at masks
If masks are worn, proper use and disposal is essential to ensure they are effective. Improper use can increase the risk of infection!
Place the mask carefully to cover mouth and nose and tie it securely to minimize any gaps between the face and the mask.
Avoid touching the mask once it is in use. If you touch it (for removal or by accident) wash your hands.
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