SWINE FLU H1N1 Virus H1N1 Virus

How does H1N1 Influenza spread? Coughing Sneezing

If you get sick… Dispose used tissues after use Cover your Nose/Mouth while sneezing /coughing

If you get sick… If you have flu like symptoms seek medical advice immediately Regularly wash hands with soap

school or crowded places Stay home from work, school or crowded places Keep a distance of at least 1meter from others

Avoid hugging, kissing and shaking hands while greeting

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS In children Troubled breathing

Bluish skin color

Not drinking enough fluids

Not waking up And not concentrating

Being irritable

Getting better, and then getting worse

Fever with a rash

Difficulty in breathing For ADULTS, … Difficulty in breathing Or Shortness of breath

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Sudden dizziness

Severe or persistent Vomiting

Is swine flu treatable? A: Yes, with the flu drugs Tamiflu or Relenza, But Most people have recovered without treatment. 18

And don’t forget the most important thing… The death rate for SWINE FLU is 0.2% (2/1000) SO DO NOT PANIC Dr. Vijay Vasandani