10 Ways To Prevent AH1N1 Flu, Here's How..
GUIDELINES AND SOME MEASURES FOR THE PREVENTION OF AH1N1 FLU:
1. Wash hands regularly (hand hygiene). Use of hand sanitizers is also effective.
2. Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or tissue when you cough or sneeze (cough etiquette).
3. Avoid crowds, hand shakes and social gestures (hugs, beso-beso).
4. Avoid contact with those who are sick.
5. Travel to the AH1N1 + countries only if extremely necessary. After your trip, observe and watch out for flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, body aches, and pains). Consult the Health Service immediately as these manifest.
6. Get the vaccine for the seasonal flu (no vaccine yet for AH1N1). The low-priced seasonal flu vaccine is available upon order from the Health Service.
7. Eat nutritious food, increase fluid intake and have enough rest.
8. Social distancing – if you are sick, keep a distance of at least one meter from others and immediately take a leave of absence due to illness.
9. Improve the airflow of air-conditioned room – open windows of your area for at least one hour.
10. Stay home if you have the flu-like symptoms (for at least 7 days). Consult physician near your place.
Regarding item 3, we are recommending that activities of gathering be held in an open or well-ventilated area.
Regarding Item 9, we are requesting that windows (if any) of classrooms or any enclosed areas in the campus be opened for at least one (1) hour before being occupied.
Follow these and keep yourself clean.
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