H1N1 - A Few Practice To Avoid The Spread

Prime Minister said government regards Influenza A spread (H1N1) as serious threat to countries, immediately advised people take comprehensive preventive action.He also requested public taking care of cleanliness own with more often wash clothes hand and mask when necessary.

Know How The Virus Spreads?














The spread begins when infected people cough or sneeze; infected droplets get on their hands, drop onto surfaces or are dispersed into the air. An uninfected person can breathe in contaminated air or touch infected hands or surfaces and thus be exposed. This is known as the human to huiman transmission of influenza A (H1N1).

How long can an infected person spread the Influenza A (H1N1) disease to others?
Person with Influenza A (H1N1) virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possibly for up to 7 days following the onset of the illness. Children, especially the younger ones, might potentially be conttagious for longer periods.




How can you protect yourself from getting infected with the disease?
There is no vaccine currently available to protect against Influenza A (H1N1). However, there are certain actions that can help to reduce the spread of the virus:-

• Avoid close contact with persons who appear unwell and have fever and cough;

• Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly and often;

• Avoid touching your face, especially your nose and mouth, with your hands to minimize infection;

• In the event of being in an affected area, avoid crowded places and stay indoors;

• Stay informed of the situation of the disease and of the appropriate measures taken to avoid being infected;

• Practice good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food and keeping physically active.

What is the advice to infected persons ?

• Seek medical attention and treatment from the nearest doctor.

• To prevent spread, infected persons should cover their mouth and nose appropriately when coughing and sneezing, and wash their hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water;

• If you get sick with influenza, stay at home and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth since secretions from them contain the virus and can infect others.

• Avoid going to crowded/public places and/or using public transport especially when you are sick or have the influenza sign and symptoms.