H1N1

The pandemic influenza H1N1 had become a hot topic today in our campus.13 of our friends had been infected and resulting the closer of our campus for 9 days. I`m sure most of us are happy and so do I. But , in the mean time ,we should know about the H1N1 on how it will spread ,the ways of preventing it and the most important the actions we should take to avoid ourselves become one of the H1N1 patient. Next , I will explain a little bit about H1N1,the way it been transmitted and how we can prevent from become a ‘ victim’.

H1N1 is also known as swine influenza. Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by the influenza A virus. How the transmission of H1N1 can occur? For your information, humans and animals can pass the virus to one another through direct close contact.(via cough droplet or sneeze)

Here are some symptoms of influenza A (H1N1):-

1)High fever(>38*c)

2)Lack of appetite

3)Coughing

4)Sore throat

5)Fatigue

The ways to prevent H1N1 are:-

1)Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze. Do practice cough etiquette accordingly

2)Wash your hands with soap and adequate water after cough/sneeze or touching any polluted/contaminated surface

3)Proper housekeeping

4)You must use an appropriate protective mask if you are infected with influenza A (H1N1)

5)Please seek immediate treatment if you having influenza A (H1N1) symptoms

6)Avoid direct contact with influenza A (H1N1) cases or any crowded area

7)Travel to the affected area/country should be avoided

8)Practice good personal hygiene at all time and have a balanced diet

I hope with all this information,all the university student and staff will take the initiative to prevent from become a victim of H1N1.

-SYUE-