Friday 20 February 2015

WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM GETTING SICK ? SWINE FLU


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WHAT CAN I DO TO PROTECT MYSELF FROM GETTING SICK ?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:


Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it

Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective



Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way

Try to avoid close contact with sick people
THERE ARE EVERYDAY ACTIONS PEOPLE CAN TAKE TO STAY HEALTHY
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it  
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way


WHAT DRUGS ARE AVAILABLE FOR TREATMENT ?

Antiviral drugs for seasonal influenza are available in some countries and effectively prevent and treat the illness. There are two classes of such medicines, 1) adamantanes (amantadine and remantadine), and 2) inhibitors of influenza neuraminidase (oseltamivir and zanamivir)..






















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