H1N1 Basics
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- The document discusses the H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu) pandemic of 2009 and provides information about pandemic preparedness. - It explains that H1N1 is a new strain of influenza that is spreading from person to person and has caused the WHO to declare phase 6 pandemic status. - Recommendations include practicing good hygiene, staying home if ill, getting medical care if symptoms are severe, and stockpiling some supplies in case of quarantine.
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H1N1 Basics
- 1. Influenza A (H1N1) Virus & Pandemic Preparedness Dr Richard Saint Cyr June 25, 2009 [email_address] http://www.myhealthbeijing.com
- 5. Past Influenza Pandemics 1900 1850 1950 2000 1847 1889 1918 1957 1968 42 yrs 29 yrs 39 yrs 11 yrs Pandemics usually occur every 30 – 40 years Last Pandemic was ≈ 40 yrs ago, in 1968....
- 7. The Latest Numbers (June 19) Death rate: 0.4% Seasonal flu in US: 36,000 deaths each year 0 deaths 55 cases Beijing: 0 deaths 519 cases China: 180 deaths 44,287 cases Worldwide:
- 15. What Can You Do?
- 16. Practice Personal Hygiene Wash hands often Cover coughs and sneezes
- 17. Value of Proper Handwashing Unwashed hand Washed hand
- 18. Use Soap or Alcohol-gel
- 19. And Please…
- 20. Practice Social Distancing Avoid close contact will ill persons Stay home if ill
- 22. Flu vs. Cold
- 30. What If You Are Quarantined?
- 35. What Can You Do At Home?
- 36. Stockpile 6 Weeks of Supplies