Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Influenza A (H1N1-2009)

Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, such as washing hands frequently with soap and water, especially after contact with respiratory secretions (e.g., after sneezing and coughing).

If you are feeling unwell after travelling overseas, check for the following symptoms:
High fever (> 38 deg C)
Sore throat
Cough
Body aches
Runny nose
Headaches
Tiredness

If you develop the above symptoms within the 7 days, please put on a surgical mask and call 993. An ambulance will come and bring you for medical assessment and treatment.

Influenza A (H1N1) can be spread through droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. It can also be spread when a person touches a contaminated surface and then touches his nose or mouth. To protect yourself and others around you against Influenza A (H1N1), you can:


Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water, especially before touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Turn quickly away from anyone near you if you are about to cough or sneeze.

Do not go to work or to school if you are having a fever of > 37.5 deg C.



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