Symptoms and Prevention(Swine Flu)

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Symptoms:Sumber:Wikipedia

Prevention

There's a simple way to remember this:

CATCH IT, BIN IT, KILL IT

To reduce the risk of catching or spreading the virus you should:

• cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, using a tissue
  
• throw the tissue away quickly and carefully
  
• wash your hands regularly with soap and water
• clean hard surfaces (like door handles and remote controls) frequently with a normal cleaning product

Preparation

You can prepare now for a possible pandemic by:

• always carrying tissues - catching the germs in a tissue could help limit the spread of the virus
  
• know your NHS number (this will be in NHS letters or prescriptions)
  
• keep up to date with the latest help and advice available through radio, TV and the internet – follow the links below for more advice on Directgov
  
• confirming your ‘flu friends’ - these are friends and neighbours who can help you if you become ill; they could get your medication or food for you so that you don’t have to leave the house - this will help stop the virus from spreading
  
• have a two-week stock of food and other supplies in case you and your family are ill

If you have the flu

Catching swine flu will feel like seasonal flu, so:

• stay at home and rest
  
• take medicines like aspirin, ibuprofen or paracetamol (following the instructions – children under 16 should not be given aspirin or ready made flu remedies)
  
• drink plenty of fluids
  
• check your symptoms by following the link below to the NHS symptoms checker site

Medication

Vaccines are used to help fight seasonal flu but a vaccine for this strain of swine flu will take time to create. Antiviral drugs can help:

Antiviral drugs

Antiviral drugs work by preventing the flu virus from reproducing - to be effective you need to take them within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms. This means the illness may be shortened by a day and reduce the risk of complications. Read the section above, ‘if you have the flu’ before contacting your doctor about antiviral drugs.

Face masks

Although face masks have been given out in Mexico, there is no actual evidence that proves wearing a face mask will stop you getting the virus. It’s more effective to use tissues when sneezing and coughing and wash your hands regularly.

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