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About Influenza A (H1N1) :
a) Sharing on what is A (H1N1)
According to WHO - This is a new influenza A (H1N1) virus that has never before circulated among humans. This virus is not related to previous or current human seasonal influenza viruses. The virus is spread from person-to-person. It is transmitted as easily as the normal seasonal flu and can be passed to other people by exposure to infected droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing that can be inhaled, or that can contaminate hands or surface.

b) Caution ! Take it Seriously !
A (H1N1) ia a New Virus
It is Highly Contagious
We don't know much about it.

CAUTION! To people who are at risk
People who are at risk for severe illness/complications from influenza A(H1N1) infections must SEEK IMMEDIATE TREATMENT

Individuals at risk for Severe Illness/Complications are as follows:
1. Children younger than 5 years old
2. Persons aged 65 years and older
3. Children and adolescent (less than 19 years old) on long term asprin therapy
4. Pregnant women
5. Adults and children with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease,

organ failure, cardiovascular diseases, hepatic, hematologic, neurologic,

neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders such as diabetes mellitus
6. Adults and children who have immunosuppression (including that was caused

by medications or by HIV infection).
7. Residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities
8. Individuals who are obese

Home Care Advice for People with influenza-like symptoms:
In the event you are not feeling too well and experience influenza-like symptoms, follow medical advice and observe the following measures:
1. Remain at home and avoid going to your workplace, educational institution or

any public place.
2. If fever is uncomfortable, take paracetamol at standard recommended doses .

Lowering the fever will not make your illness go away faster, but it may make

you more comfortable. Follow instructions on the label. Talk to your health-

care provider about what product to use, dosage, possible side effects, and

conditions when you should not use the remedy.
3. Get adequate rest. Bed rest can help you feel better
4. Drink plenty of fluids (such as water, broth, sports drinks, juice, soup) to keep

from being dehydrated
5. Practise good health habits including eating nutritious food and keeping

physically active.
6. Consider maintaining good ventilation in shared household areas (e.g. keeping

windows open in restrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc.).

7. Be watchful for emergency warning signs (refer to Patient Home Assessment

Tool*) which will indicate when you need to seek medical attention. Seek

IMMEDIATE medical attention if you have any of these warning signs.