What are the signs and symptoms of a person who has contracted the A(H1N1) virus? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an agency of the US Health Department and Human Services, the symptoms of A(H1N1) virus are similar to those of regular influenza. A person develops cough, fever, headache and chills. He/She will feel weak and fatigued. Other cases have also reportedvomiting and diarrhea.
People who are 65 years and above and children below five years old are at higher risk of contracting the virus. Immunocompromised patients or people with weak immune systems (e.g., cancer patients and transplant recipients), patients with chronic medical conditions, and pregnant women also face a higher risk of infection if exposed to the virus.
Since the A(H1N1) virus spreads from person to person, transmission is quick, but like other infectious diseases, also preventable. Precautionary measures include:
- Regular and proper hand washing.
- Covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;
- Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth because germs spread faster this way;
- Always bringing a hand sanitizer or a rubbing alcohol to use especially after coughing or sneezing;
- Staying away from public places like malls or concert halls;
- Staying home if one is sick to keep from transmitting the virus to others.
Experts advice that regular hand washing is still the best defense against the spread of diseases. Antiviral medications are already available in the market for the treatment of the A(H1N1) virus.
hi! thanks for coming to my page. you see , i have been bragging earlier to my fellow bloggers about how our country was spared from the virus. but now we have the highest infection in asia, and the number continue to go up.
ReplyDeleteon the brighter side though none perished from the virus. but my son school had to suspend classes for 10 days becoz a single student tested positive of AH1N1.
your post is timely....
keep writing!
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No problem. That's good enough that there are no death case for this virus here in Asia. Thank you also.
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