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Let’s learn about H1N1 (Swine Flu) first, before going panic about!
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SCRIPT, LISTENING TIPS, & GRAMMAR
How To Prevent and Recognize Symptoms Of Swine Flu
Some common sense and precautions can help you to keep safe from this potentially deadly infection, also known as H1N1 influenza. You will need // hand washing, knowledge of symptoms, prompt medical attention, isolation and face mask.
Step 1 Understand what it is. Swine flue is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by the influenza virus. Usually the virus is not infected to humans, but transmission can sometimes occur to person by direct exposure to pigs. The current outbreak has been caused by human to human transmission.
Step 2 Swine flu is spreaded between humans like a cold. A person can catch it by being sneezed, coughed, or breathed on by a carrier or by touching a surface that has virus on it and then touching their nose, eyes or mouth. Direct contact with an infected pig can also transmit the virus to people and vice versa, so far no other animals can transmit the virus to humans. You cannot get swine flu from eating cooked pork or pork products.
Step 3 Wash your hands with warm water and soap often, lathering up for as long as it takes you to sing happy birthday twice or about twenty seconds. Use hand sanitizer in between and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Don’t shake hands with anyone.
Step 4 If someone is showing signs of cold or flu, keep your distance.
Step 5 Don’t assume you’re immuned to swine flu because you got a flu shot last year. It may not prevent you from being made sick by this particular strain, though it could prevent you from catching other strains. Unlike other flu viruses which tend to attack weakened immune systems, swine flu flourishes in young strong healthy bodies
Step 6 Know the symptoms which include fever higher than 100 degrees, body aches, coughing, sore throat and respiratory congestion. Some people have a diarrhea and vomiting, too.
Step 7 Don’t delay in getting medical attention if you show symptoms. Swine flu can be successfully treated with the anti-viral drugs, Tamiflu and Relenza which are most effective when taken within 48 hours of the onset of the symptoms. .
Step 8 If you’re diagnosed with any kind of flu, stay indoors and limit your interaction with the loved ones for 7 days after the onset of symptoms to avoid passing it to others.
Step 9 If you’re in an area where swine flu outbreak, wear a face mask. Swine flu is spread through respiratory droplets, which are transferred by a cough, sneeze, or even an exhale. A simple face mask filters about 62% of small particles. A professional-grade one keeps about 98% out.
Step 10 Don’t panic if you recently visited an area with an outbreak. The incubation period is 3 to 5 days, so if you’re flu free a week after your trip, you’re probably not infected.
Did you know that the World Bank has estimated the worst case scenario, a flu pandemic, could cost the world economy $3 trillion dollars.
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