Influenza A (H1N1) Facts
Posted by adminJun 19
Influenza A (H1N1)
Influenza A (H1N1) is a new virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. This virus is spreading from person-to –person, probably in much the same way that the regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
Influenza A (H1N1) is fatal to humans
Signs and symptoms in humans
- similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as
- Fever
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Lack of appetite
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Cough
- Vomitting or nausea
- Diarrhea
Mode of Transmission
- Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person
Influenza A (H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.
Prevention
- Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
- Always wash hands with soap and water
- Use alcohol- based hand sanitizers
- Avoid close contact with sick people
- Increase your body’s resistance
- Have at least 8 hours of sleep
- Be physically active
- Manage your stress
- Drink plenty of fluids
- Eat nutritious food
DOH Hospitals designated as Referral Centers for Emerging and
Re-emerging Infectious Diseases
National Referral Center
Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Tel No. 809-7599
Sub-national Referral Center
A. Luzon and Metro Manila
San Lazaro Hospital
Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel. No. (02) 732-3776 to 78
Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Avenue, Quezon CIty
Tel. No. (02) 924-6101 / 924-0707
B. Visayas
Vicente Sotto Medical Center
Cebu City
Tel. No. (032)-253-9891 / 254-0057
C. Mindanao
Davao Medical Center
Bajada, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-6574
Satellite Referral Hospitals
Regional Hospitals/Medical Centers of 16 regions
How do I know if I have influenza A(H1N1)?
Source: http://www.doh.gov.ph/swine_flu
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