‘THE H1N1 Fi : WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW For a brief period, it went by the name “Swine Flu", derived from the virus’ point of origin, the swine. in the Netherlands, It was popularly called the “Pig Flu" or “Mexican Flu’, suggesting where the first ‘outbreak was reported. in other parts of the world, i is called “Mexican virus® and “SI*, short for “Swine Influenza". Some health organizations called it the “North American influenza” or “Novel Flu Virus” Officials of the World Heelth Organization resulted in finaly calling the new influenza strain as “HINA Flu", short for “influenza A (HIN1) virus, human", suggestive of ts scope of infection ~ mankind. ‘THEHIN1 SPREADS Unlike the Avian Flu, which required direct contact with a diseased fowl or bird, contracting the HIN1 flu does not require contact with an infected swine. Its transmittable from human to human. it has spread from Mesico and has now been confirmed in many other countries. This infection is spread by coughing and sneezing. ‘Although pigs are prone to HIN1 infection, cooking pork properly thoroughly destroys the HAN3 Flu virus. Exposure to & hot temperature range of 75 Cto 100 destroys the virus. HIN1 SYMPTOMS ‘The HIN1 Flu symptoms in the US are significantly different than the confirmed cases in Mexico. But generally, the symptoms of the HIN1 Flu are as follows: Influenza-tke illness, fever, cough, sore throst, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, and in some ceses, diorthes and vomiting. [HANA TRANSMISSION BY TOUCH ‘The US-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) remarked that the virus can be spread by people touching surfaces with the vius on them, then touching their noses and mouths. Studies have shown that the influenze virus cen survive 2 to & hours upon being deposited on an outside surface and Stil infect. Surfaces like desks, table tops, doorknobs, elevator buttons, telephones and doorbell buttons. WHAT DESTROYS THE H3N1 VIRUS? ‘Aithough the HIN1 Flu Is one level shy of being fully classified as an official pandemic on the CDC's benchmark Pandemic Severity Index, it is important not to be complacent, and in stead practice preventive measures at all times. Some easily accessible household tems, such as chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, iodine-based antiseptic, and soap are effective in destroying the HIN virus when Used correctly, Among the most effective, according to the CDC, is good hand hygiene through washing with soap and water, and using 70% rubbing alcohol. HEALTH EXPERTS’ ADVICE: HiN1 PREVENTION ‘Studies show that the HIN1 cen survive outside its infected human host and gain mobility via respiratory droplets that may later settle on frequently-touched surfaces. That's why health authorities are one in advocating the habit of hand washing for at least 20 seconds. ‘Another practice that health experts are keen on recommending is the use of rubbing alcohol. 70% alcohol is one of the most effective ways of preventing the HIN1 virus from spreading. Hands cen be Ssenitized practically anywhere and at any given time even without soap and water. Keeping # bottle of Tubbing alcohol nearby is especially helpful to those who are mobile and often in public places. Hands ‘should be rubbed until they are dry. 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