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    How to protect yourself from the swine flu?

    Riyadh: SPA
    Occur swine flu or avian Matucef scientifically (A H1N1) infection as a result of the type of flu viruses that infect the respiratory tract in humans, where the virus is composed of a mixture of human influenza virus genes, birds and pigs.

    The current data indicate that swine influenza is transmitted by droplets and mixing of the infected and contact with surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the nose or mouth or eye does not know exactly who are the most susceptible However, compared with seasonal flu may be the most vulnerable are children under the age five years and pregnant women and those with chronic diseases such as diabetes and asthma, low immunity, based on information currently available, World Health Organization points out that in all regions, which has witnessed a widespread and sustained the majority of cases affect those who are less than 25 years. The ministry of health in the folded awareness about the disease that the incubation period for swine influenza virus is from 3 to 7 days, starting when transmission of infection to onset of symptoms, and influenza virus has the ability to live up to more than two hours on surfaces such as tables, door handles and offices, and advised that careful to wash hands with soap and water or rubbing hands venerate cleansing regularly.

    She explained that the symptoms of swine flu similar to seasonal influenza symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat and pain in some parts of the body Kaladilat and joints, as well as headaches, fatigue and atrial and can be accompanied by diarrhea and vomiting, as in the case of seasonal influenza could lead swine influenza virus in some cases injuries and serious complications and mortality, and preliminary results show the world that most cases are mild cases.

    The ministry advised Bamadaomp to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 15 to 20 seconds, especially after coughing or sneezing, or rubbing your hands thoroughly with detergent cleansing and the use of handkerchiefs when coughing or sneezing, cover mouth and nose, and then disposed of in the trash can, and try to avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth by hand However, if after making sure that Nzafthma, and avoid contact with infected persons, as well as traffic sites and communities in which a disease as much as possible and keep at a distance of not less than m when mixing with others and only peace and hello from a distance. In general, the person to follow to maintain the health patterns such as a balance diet and physical activity with getting enough sleep, as this adds to strengthen the body's immune system, and compliance with the directives issued by the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders. Wear masks and showed that the ministry should not the injured person is wearing a muzzle or mask, on the other hand stressed the need to wear the injured person is a person who takes care of infected or who resides in the closed areas are too crowded to wear the mask and then disposed of immediately after use and clean hands well after that. She noted that the WHO does not recommend any restrictions on travel to the outbreak of swine flu as the WHO reported that the reduction of travel and restrictions will not affect much to stop the spread of the virus but it would confuse the international community and recommended that FAO take preventive action referred to above.

    If a person appeared on the Balanfelnosa symptoms after travel to areas hit by the disease or contact with people who proved to be infected with swine flu he nearest health facility as soon as possible.

    The Health Ministry has advised the importance of visiting the doctor and seek medical advice when necessary in case of the following symptoms.

    First in adults:
    Difficulty in breathing. Pain or pressure in the chest. Disturbance in consciousness. Severe or persistent vomiting. Bloody phlegm. If the fever does not improve after 3 days or the recurrence of symptoms of fever and cough worse.

    Secondly, in children.
    Rapid breathing or shortness of breath. Bluish skin color or gray. Severe or persistent vomiting. That the child has a severe irritability or apathy or laziness. Improvement in symptoms that are similar to influenza and then back again with fever and a cough worse. The ministry highlighted that there is no vaccine for swine flu virus at this time supported by the World Health Organization until the date of preparation of this brochure is expected discovery of a vaccine against the virus soon.

    It should be noted that the Ministry of Health and connect to the phone service provided free of charge to the media information center, health education / 8002494444 / to receive all inquiries about the disease can also get information through the ministry's Web site www.moh.gov.sa, and see WHO www.who.int / ar and the location of the Center for Disease Control and the United States of America www.cdc.gov.

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