This is no joke. Influenza A (H1N1) - methods of prevention

Well, I did not think seriously: (when I wrote an article about the virus blocking Windows that such an infection as a California "pork" influenza type A (strain H1N1), in Reale in Ukraine will be. And given that my region, too, was in the zone Risk is already beginning to be neposebe. Well, because, in this case, the best option cure - it does not get sick, it is my duty, to describe those things on the prevention of the disease that I found on the web. Hopefully, this will be only a small, but my part to fight the epidemic.

As it turned out, the virus, if the body has other types of flu kills them. The risk of the disease in that it has all the same symptoms as normal, but very rapidly. And, if time does not apply to doctors, the disease becomes severe acute respiratory pulmonary pneumonia, with all the ensuing consequences. It spreads via droplets and airborne dust by between people (the pigs this virus is related in name only). The only effective drugs are oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Article about the virus in Wikipedia: Swine_influenza. The situation with the epidemic in Ukraine is tracked on the portal page Forpost:    "UKRAINE attacking unknown viruses! ON-LINE"

Consider the symptoms. I really hope that neither you nor I are still not tangible. 

Adults:

• 
  Headache
• Pain in the muscles (an ache in the body) 
• Sore throat 
• Increased body temperature 
• Dry cough 
• Runny nose and stuffy nose 
• Disorders gastrointestinal tract (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea)

Children. Warning Symptoms vary:

• 
  Accelerated and heavy breathing.
• Cyanosis around the mouth, other skin. 
• The appearance of hemorrhage on the body of the child (even very small), nasal bleeding.
• High body temperature. 
• Refusal of the child from drinking. 
• Inability to wake the child or the lack of response to treatment. 
• Excessive stimulation of the child or the appearance of convulsions 
• Vomiting, frequent loose bowel movement (BW).
• Complaints about the child to severe headache. 
• Lack of urination. 
• Lack of tears when crying.
  

Methods of prevention:

General:

• 
  Limiting contact with patients for influenza. If a person has symptoms of influenza, it is necessary to keep his distance not less than two meters.
• Voluntary quarantine (not to go to places of mass gatherings of people, do not go to visit, to postpone the trip). 
• The use of masks in the street and at work and at home. They say the massive use of masks stopped the epidemic. However, disposable mask is effective not more than 4 hours. Gauze masks can be reused after thermal treatment. The mask must be either a one-time, which after the change to throw in the basket, or multiple, which after washing should be carefully stroking a hot iron. Neprovereno, but there is information about some of the risks of wearing masks, in the sense of how the disease will occur if all the same to happen when you carry the infection - it matters to professional epidemiologists. But, obviously, if the mask will be used en masse, it will be effective. 
• Wet cleaning of the premises every day. 
• Airing premises several times a day.

Personal:

• Do not panic.
• Frequently wash hands with soap and water. 
• Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth unwashed hands. 
• Avoid hugs, kisses and handshakes.
  Cover nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing disposable nasal tissue, which immediately after use should be discarded.
• At the first sign of disease (fever, dry cough), seek medical advice. But, unfortunately, the doctor can not diagnose yourself swine flu. Although the presence of viral infection is now possible to define a special rapid tests, if available, of course.   

 Consumer prevention, folk: 

• 
  Periodically rinse your mouth with salty water.
• Increase availability of food products having in their composition antioxidants: green tea, fruit, fruit juice, this red grape wine. 
• Drink warm water with the juice squeezed from the lemon. 
• Vitamin C is taken, if it has a zinc, needed for its assimilation.
• Using food garlic, onions and lemons, for prevention, no one has repealed. 
• Smear nasal sinus oxolinic ointment, especially coming out of the house. 
• If there are no special medicines, then you can drink for the prevention of antiviral drugs such as arbidol or amizon. Naturally, according to the instructions of dosages for prevention of their use, and if you have no contraindications and you do not accept the parallel incompatible drugs. It is better to consult a doctor, on this occasion. I can not say anything here. 
• Immunization. They should do a few weeks before the predicted epidemic. All risks associated with this, you need to understand ourselves.
  

Finally repeat that all say there need to start on time, professional treatment. Do not tighten, even if you think that this is an ordinary flu.

The material in this article were collected at various Internet resources, including at the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. There may be as some inaccuracies and errors. I am not a professional.

Take care of yourself and your loved ones.