Tuesday, April 28, 2009

What we can do to prevent swine flu from spreading

Okay, so the threat is there. What can we do now to protect ourselves from swine flu that's taking innocent people's lives day after day in Mexico and is quickly spreading danger in other parts of the world?

Since it is a new strain of virus, it has no existing vaccine yet as of now. BBC reported that the first batch of vaccines could be ready in about four to six months but it will take even longer to produce massive quantities and distribute.

Here's what we can do to prevent swine flu from spreading, according to health authorities:

1. Wash hands regularly and properly with soap and water or use a hand sanitizer/alcohol when water is not available.
2. Cover nose and mouth with tissue when you sneeze or cough. Dispose of the tissue properly and immediately.
3. Avoid close contact with flu-infected people. You'll never know if it's swine flu that's making them sick.
4. Refrain from touching your eyes, mouth and nose to prevent germs from spreading.
5. If you're ill, stay home or seek immediate medical attention to avoid infecting other people and to ensure your full recovery.

For more FAQs about swine flu, click here.

6 comments:

  1. I think you hit them all, the only other one I might add is to be vigilant, but do not panic.

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  2. Thanks for sharing this informative post. I agree with Melissa, we should not panic. Let's pray that we can stop this disease from spreading.

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  3. number 4 is realy i must practice hard not to do, i have allergies and usually my eyes are so itchy and so is my nose that i forget sometimes and touch them. now, i really make an effort to say "no no hands, no no, don't touch eyes and nose" whenever they get itchy.

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  4. I wish people would stay home when there are not feeling well. They try to be "troopers" and come to work when they are obviously ill, but that just makes everyone else sick

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  5. Thanks for sharing. It is sort of scary but if everyone takes precautions then maybe it won't spread any more than it has.

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  6. Thanks for sharing the link. :)

    This is really something that we should take care about nowadays. It won't hurt to follow simple ways to avoid it especially if it is our health that is at stake. :)

    Have a great day!

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