How to Protect Yourself From Influenza A H1N1 – Swine Flu
This latest explosion has caused great concern in the world, influenza A, subtype H1N1, also known as the A (H1N1), commonly known as swine flu. This is one of the most common causes of influenza in the1918 pandemic influenza humans.One should not forget that nearly 100 million people around the world to understand why the World Health Organization (WHO) and health ministries around the world take seriously.It this virus died, it was reported that an outbreak of H1N1 influenza occurred in March and April 2009, in Mexico, leaving hundreds of cases and confirmed the number of deaths.
On 27 April 2009, which raised their alert level 3-4 (on a scale of 6) in the world, causing the world to take action. This was in response to confirmed and sustained human to human transmission of virus.On April 29, 2009 the situation has been raised to Level 5 (pandemic imminent). Several countries have already begun their efforts to implement the projection of the temperature at all points of entry and exit of the country. The search for contacts that will help people to come into contact with the virus to be identified.
People are invited to wear masks and sanitize their hands regularly. Even more important, the stocks of Tamiflu are already insured, if necessary, for the treatment of young and elderly.Research be done to develop vaccines and test kits for this strain of virus. However, the key to curing the disease is prevention. Vaccines long time to develop, much less tested and produced in sufficient quantity to treat the whole world. It must not be complacent and that everyone should be the civic spirit that the virus is not transmitted.
Here some tips on what to do to prevent the spread of H1N1: Wash your hands often with antiseptic hand washing, especially for a meal. Buy from a reputable company such as the amount and type of antiseptic is important to ensure 100% of germs dead. If not all, 100% is killed, the remaining bacteria mutate and develop resistance to anti-tank, causing a new strain of "super bugs". If water is not available, the use of disinfectants good antiseptic qualities that do not require water. Be sure to wear pocket-sized hand wipes and disinfectants.
If you are sick to avoid infecting others by wearing a mask. Wear It Well, by extending the mask as it can go and apply to your nose and under the chin. Make sure the mask is often the wet weather. Mask again. Discard the mask well in a sealed bag. Once the mask dries, the germs from the air and pollute the environment. If you're not sick, protect yourself with an N95 mask. If you diffficult to breathe with the mask, choose a respirator with replacement filters and chage the filter regularly.
