H1N1 getting serious

H1N1 is getting serious..Deaths hav been occurring in mcca due 2 da disease,but ppl stil seem 2 be lack of awareness abt it.Here i wish 2 make a reminder tat thr is no need 2 panic abt it but pls take sm precautions so tat we n da ppl around us r,2 sm level,protected fr da risk of contactin da disease.Here i wan 2 include sm facts i know abt H1N1 as a reminder 2 those who 'already know but not aware enuf of da risk'..

Flu-like symptoms include:
*fever above40C(u better refer 2 da doc once is above 38C,it can damage ur brain!)
*cough
*sore throat
*runny nose
*headache,muscle or joint pain
*vomiting n diarrhoea(smtimes)

Treatments:
*Antiviral drugs(only doctors can prescribe it) eg oseltamivir(Tamiflu) n zanamivir(Relenza)
*Medications for symptomatic relief(anti-fever,pain relievers-non-aspirin type 4 children n antihistamines for runny nose)
*Traditionally taken(2 boost immunity n reduce stress) eg Vitamin C,Vitamin B-complex,Herbs

(Mind,antiviral drugs dun destroy da virus,they juz inhibit da development of da virus inside ur body while ur antibody fights da virus!So,2 those who hav da symptoms mentioned,PLS refer 2 da doctor AS SOON AS POSSIBLE or B4 IS 2 LATE~~~~)

As 4 others,preventive measures includes:
*Wash hands regularly(WIT SOAP or alcohol-based cleanser)
*Avoid touchin nose,mouth n eye areas
*Avoid crowded places
*Maintain 1 arm(abt 1m) distance fr ill ppl
*Improve air flow/ventilation in ur livin place
*practise gd health habits(eg adequate sleep,drink plenty water,take nutritious food,physically active...all those stuff necessary 2 kp healthy body laa)

IF U THINK U HAV H1N1:
*stay at home,limit close contact wit others
*Rest,take plenty of liquids(HEALTHY LIQUIDS)
*Cover mouth n nose while coughin n sneezing(is a manners!)
*Use mask if really need 2 travel or whn around others
*SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE!!!(especially whn needed eg difficulty in breathing,fast breathin in young child,persistent fever >3 days or seizures)

2 those who seek more info for da case,i hereby include my reference,da July/Aug edition Health magazine n dis website http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2009_flu_pandemic
hope it can help..