Pregnancy As a Risk Factor For A H1N1
Whenever a pregnant woman died of diseases such as H1N1, is a sudden loss of two lives. E 'therefore understandable that many pregnant women are very worried and concerned about the potential threat of H1N1 infection in the middle of stage 6 pandemic.Many people are not aware that pregnancy is considered a risk that the person more vulnerable to infection and stage of development to enter complications.Once pregnancy, the mother's immune system during pregnancy has declined slightly since this is the natural way to prevent the mother's body reject the fetus in the uterus.
Therefore, pregnant women are more likely to contract diseases such as H1N1, compared with the general population.Apart that pregnancy increases the risk of developing complications of influenza such as pneumonia and respiratory failure. This is because pregnancy extra emphasis on the heart and lungs, causing the diaphragm and lung capacity is diminished. What makes any kind of respiratory dangerous.In turn over, can lead to complications from influenza, miscarriage, premature delivery or other pregnancy problems.
Besides vaccine for the prevention of influenza A new influenza A (H1N1), central control Disease Control (CDC) of the United States has proposed the following precautions to prevent the spread of the virus: 1.Frequent hand contact with patients to prevent washing.2.Minimizing individuals.3. having to stay home sick (with the exception of medical service call). 4. Coughs5 having to cover ill. Avoid, if possible, overcrowded facilities in communities where outbreaks of new influenza A (H1N1) virus.
6.Using masks and gas masks because they are good indoor air purifier used.A good can possibly contribute to air cleaner home and office and prevention of infectious diseases from spreading, in addition to the above measures.