That God help all countries, do they know their children are protected before this new global warning and that affected countries are in and be careful not to wait proteganse to get home.
What you should know about swine flu
swine flu, a subtype of the H1N1 strain mutated traditional from pigs to humans, has caused worldwide alert to submit more than one hundred dead.
What is the flu? -
is an acute respiratory infection caused by a virus that spreads quickly.
How is it transmitted? -
is transmitted from person to person-A through saliva droplets that travel through the air when a person coughs, sneezes or spits, not transmitted by eating pork or derivatives.
- The swine influenza virus is destroyed at temperatures of 70 º C, ie, when meat is cooked.
What are the symptoms?
- fever above 38 ° C-
Cough - Sore throat
- Congestion nasa
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Headaches - Muscle aches
Measures such as country
- Activation of the Multisectoral Committee Preparation and Response to a Potential Pandemic .- Strengthening epidemiological surveillance activities in all establishments in the country, especially at points of entry.
- Aviation Health is implementing health education of travelers and identification of suspected cases of swine influenza.
- have isolation wards in hospitals
Recommendations - When you cough or sneeze into a tissue or toilet paper and throw it in the trash.
- If you do not have a tissue, cough into your arm. never be covered with your hands!
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water.
- Avoid enclosed areas with large concentrations of people.
"Do not treat
If you experience symptoms and have traveled to Mexico, United States and Canada (in the previous 7 days) go immediately to the health
If it is not necessary, avoid traveling to areas that until now have the disease:
- Mexico - United States - Canada
We waiting for confirmation whether swine flu arrived in Peru it is today at 6.pm sabra
If returns from these countries and symptoms, stop by the Air Health centers.
Remember
- swine influenza can be prevented
- Follow the recommendations.
Source: MoH Peru
http://www.rpp.com.pe/2009-04-30-hoy-se-confirma-al-100-si-llego-gripe-porcina-al-peru-noticia_178576.html
