PREVENTING INFLUENZA A(H1N1)

INFLUENZA A (H1N1)

Influenza A(H1N1) is a new virus causing illness in people. This was first detected in people on April, 2009 in the United States. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, seemingly the same way how regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Influenza A(H1N1) is fatal to humans

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

- similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as

• Fever
  
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Lack of appetite
• Runny Nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Vomiting or nausea
• Diarrhea

MODE OF TRANSMISSION
- exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person
Note: A(H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork


PREVENTION

• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
• Always wash hands with soap and water
  
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers
• Avoid close contact with sick people
  
• Increase your body's resistance

- have at least 8 hours of sleep
- be physically active
- manage your stress
- drink plenty of fluids
- nutritious food

DOH 7 Hotline : 4187636


USC Health Services Department Enforce the Following Precautions Against the Spread of Ifluenza A(H1N1) Virus
(As quoted from Dr. Arco's Letter, Head of USC Health Services, Dated: June 8, 2009)


Amidst the scare of this health crisis today and with the opening of classes, I would like to strictly enforce and implement the following recommendations:

1. A minimum of 10 days "voluntary self-quarantine" to all personnel and students who have just arrived from travel abroad or those who have recent contact with persons suspected or confirmed with Influenza (H1N1).

2. Any person who has fever or manifest the flu-like symptoms but is NOT SUSPECTED to have Influenza A(H1N1) must stay home and seek medical care to completely rule out A(H1N1) Flu.

3. Any person SUSPECTED of having influenza A(H1N1) must stay home and inform immediately their respective Campus Clinic Staff or report directly to DOH 7 Hotline: 4187636

We all need your cooperation to prevent the spread of the disease. As the saying goes, " An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure", still holds true in these times of crisis.


Source: USC-BED SC Clinic