Health Promotion Awareness of H1N1 Flu and importance of Influenza Vaccine Droplet infection precautions

1. H1N1 (Swine) Flu
Spread The Truth
Dr. Rashad A. Helal Mohamed

2. Influenza viruses
• Influenza A viruses:
– infect humans and many different animals.
• Influenza B viruses:
– only circulate among humans and cause seasonal
epidemics.
• Influenza C viruses:
– can infect both humans and pigs but infections are
generally mild and are rarely reported.
• In humans:
– A and B viruses are of epidemiological importance
Avian And Swine Flu
Seasonal Flu

3. Symptoms Flu Cold
Fever Usually high, sudden onset,
lasts 3-4 days
*May not be prominent in
adults > 65 years
Rare
Chills Common Rare
Sore throat Common Common
Coughing Common – can be severe Sometimes - mild to moderate
Muscle aches and pains Common – often severe Sometimes, - mild
Headache Common – can be severe Rare
Tiredness and weakness Common – severe,
(may last 2-3 weeks)
Sometimes - mild
Runny, stuffy nose Common Common
Sneezing Sometimes Common
Gastrointestinal Symptoms Sometimes Unusual

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8. Stay home from work until 24 hours after
your fever has subsided WITHOUT taking
fever reducing medicines such as
Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen
Avoid contact with others (avoid public
places / stay home)

10. • Cough and Sneeze Etiquette
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when
you cough or sneeze and throw used tissues away
promptly after use then wash hands with soap
and water immediately
• Cough or sneeze into the bend of your arm (not
into your hands) when tissues are not available

11. If your child begins to exhibit the following signs in
addition to common flu symptoms, urgent medical
attention is needed
Fast and/or labored breathing
Bluish or gray skin color
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting

12. If you or an adult loved one begins to exhibit the
following signs in addition to common flu symptoms,
urgent medical attention is needed
Difficulty Breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting

13. • Chlorine bleach
• (1:10 mixture)
• Add 1 and ½ cups bleach to a gallon of water
• WARNING: Combining chlorine bleach and
ammonia cleaners can be harmful, resulting in
serious injury or death
• Detergents (soap)
• Iodophors (Iodine based antiseptics)
• Alcohols