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Updated: 20th June 2009
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What is Influenza A (H1N1) ? Influenza A (H1N1) is a group of influenza
viruses.The current swine flu which is infecting
people is a new strain – influenza A/H1N1. Not certain how it developed/ mutated.
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What is the current Influenza A(H1N1) virus status?
CDC/WHO have determined that this virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human.
On June 11, 2009, WHO raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 6
A level 6 alert means the disease has become widespread globally (pandemic)
The disease has spread to more than 70 countries with about 27,000 infections.
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Country 29,669 World Swine Flu Cases (WHO) - As of June 12, 2009
Argentina 343Australia 1307Canada 2978 - 4 Deaths
Chile 1694 - 2 DeathsJapan 549Mexico 6241 - 108 deaths.Panama 221Spain 488
United Kingdom 822United States 13217 - 27 Deaths
H1N1 Flu Cases (more than 200) - World
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Symptoms...
High fever - 38 °C & aboveHigh fever - 38 °C & above Sore throatSore throat
Cough and running noseCough and running nose
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Symptoms...
Joint and muscle painJoint and muscle pain
General tiredness General tiredness
BreathlessnessBreathlessness
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Symptoms...
Vomiting and diarrhea occasionallyVomiting and diarrhea occasionally
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1st Local Transmission A 17-year-old girl admitted to the Kuala Lumpur
Hospital has been identified as the first locally transmitted A(H1N1) case in Malaysia. on Wednesday, 17th June.
The teenager had not visited any of the countries where a flu pandemic had been declared.
Investigations revealed that the girl had contact with the 12th case that was confirmed on June 13.
Adapted from : The Star, Wed 17 June 2009
Malaysia Status : 35 confirm cases
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Frequent hand washing with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Stay at home if you have flu like symptom
The dos and don'ts of H1N1
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The dos and don'ts of H1N1
Disinfect surfaces (eg: surfaces in the bathroom, children’s toys, phone handles, doorknobs) with a disinfectant.
Disinfected eating utensils in a dishwasher or by hand with detergent and sanitizer.
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The dos and don'ts of H1N1
Wash linens (such as bed sheets and towels) by using household laundry soap and tumble dry on a hot setting.
Wear gloves when handling dirty laundry.
Throw away tissues and other items used by the suspected person.
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The dos and don'ts of H1N1
Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are suspected should not be shared without disinfecting thoroughly first.
Cleaning & sanitation of utensils and hardware to be done more frequently
Use gloves to dispose used tissues and similar waste
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
Avoid direct contact with people who are sick.
Avoid sneezing or coughing without covering your mouth
The dos and don'ts of H1N1
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The dos and don'ts of H1N1
Avoid shaking hands, hugging and kissing while greeting
Avoid “hugging” laundry prior to washing it to prevent contaminating yourself.
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The dos and don'ts of H1N1
Avoid crowded places Avoid contact with other people if you have flu like
symptom Avoid traveling / postpone traveling to infected countries
(as per slide 4)
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Remember: Regular hand washing is the key to prevention!
Thank you
