Flu Frequently Asked Questions
What are the symptoms of influenza H1N1? The symptoms are similar to those of seasonal influenza. These symptoms include:? * 100oF fever? Cough and / or sore throat? The pain and headache. ? Addition, fatigue, loss of appetite, nasal discharge may, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea occur. * Guard Clinic offers non-contact thermometers to help control the symptoms of influenza. Who is at risk and should consult a doctor if you suffer from these symptoms? ? Children under 2 years? Pregnant? Adults over 65 years? Residents of long-term care? People with chronic lung disease, heart, kidney or liver? People with diabetes? People with sickle cell anemia? Individuals with immunosuppression or chemotherapy for cancer? Anyone with severe fever and respiratory symptoms such as shortness of breath or breathing should contact their health care.
How long does it with flu-like symptoms to stay home? People with symptoms of influenza should get away from the others as possible (not to travel, go to school, work, etc.) for at least 24 hours after the fever has disappeared without the use of drugs to reduce fever. ? This guideline does not apply to health facilities where the period of exclusion should be continued for 7 days after the first symptoms or resolution of symptoms, if it is longer. ? Sick people should stay home until the end of the period of exclusion, wherever possible, except when necessary to seek medical care.
? CDC recommends that the period of isolation or antiviral drugs used. How do people catch H1N1? You can be infected with H1N1-infected by the virus H1N1, when the person coughs or sneezes, releasing the virus drops in your area. It is therefore possible that the virus through the mouth, nose or eyes. It is also possible virus by touching a surface like a desk or a door handle that people infected and then the mouth, nose or eyes. How long are people contagious? Those infected can infect others from 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 days or more after he fell ill.
This means that you are able to transmit the flu to someone else before you know you're evil, and while you're sick. Children, especially young people, may potentially be contagious for longer periods. How much time can be infected without symptoms / illness? All infected people are sick, but when an infected person develops symptoms, usually occurs 1-7 days after infection. Can I wear a mask? A mask or respirator may be considered particularly for people with an increased risk of severe influenza illness.
? Masks drops to help stop the spread by the user. They offer no protection against the inhalation of small aerosol particles can contain viruses. Face masks should be used only once and then thrown in the trash. ? A mask that fits on the face can be filtered virus-containing aerosol particle size that can be generated by an infected person, compared to only one mask is more difficult to breathe through a respirator for long periods. Respirators are not recommended for children or people who do it.
? Neither breathing mask provides comprehensive protection against influenza. Therefore it is important to wash hands frequently, cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or arm, and avoid crowds and meetings during a pandemic. How long the life of the virus H1N1 virus on a counter or other surface? The virus can live on hard surfaces for at least a few hours and days, maybe more. For this reason it is important that you wash your hands after coughing or sneezing to prevent the transmission of the virus.
How do I clean to get rid of the flu virus? To prevent the spread of flu virus, it is important to avoid the areas (in particular, night tables, surfaces in the bathroom, kitchen countertops and toys for children) to clean by wiping with a household disinfectant according to the directions on ' label. Where can I test for H1N1? Individuals are not tested for H1N1, because we all know in our community, and we no longer need the number
