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Nurses at Prince Charles Hospital have swine flu
Article from: The Courier-Mail
July 03, 2009 08:48am
TWO student nurses who worked at Brisbane's Prince Charles Hospital have been confirmed as having swine flu, it has been reported.
A Queensland Health spokesman confirmed the students, who were undertaking practical training, had been treated.
He said all people who have had ``definite contact'' with the nurses have been contacted and treated with antiviral medication.
The spokesman said there was no need for patients, staff or visitors to panic but be aware of symptoms and measures in place.
``No one among patients, staff or visitors needs to be alarmed,'' he said.
The number of cases in Queensland stands at 771.
The spokesman said the public health message for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza was the same:
* stay home when sick;
* wash hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand gel;
* wash hands prior to touching eyes, nose and mouth;
* when coughing or sneezing, cover mouth and nose using tissues which should be disposed of immediately;
* don't share items such as cigarettes, glasses or cups, lipstick, toys or anything which could be contaminated with respiratory secretions;
* maintain at least one metre distance from people who have flu-like symptoms such as coughing or sneezing.
Find out more at the Queensland Health website or contact 13HEALTH (13 432 584).
Nurses at Prince Charles Hospital have swine flu
Article from: The Courier-Mail
July 03, 2009 08:48am
TWO student nurses who worked at Brisbane's Prince Charles Hospital have been confirmed as having swine flu, it has been reported.
A Queensland Health spokesman confirmed the students, who were undertaking practical training, had been treated.
He said all people who have had ``definite contact'' with the nurses have been contacted and treated with antiviral medication.
The spokesman said there was no need for patients, staff or visitors to panic but be aware of symptoms and measures in place.
``No one among patients, staff or visitors needs to be alarmed,'' he said.
The number of cases in Queensland stands at 771.
The spokesman said the public health message for both seasonal and H1N1 influenza was the same:
* stay home when sick;
* wash hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand gel;
* wash hands prior to touching eyes, nose and mouth;
* when coughing or sneezing, cover mouth and nose using tissues which should be disposed of immediately;
* don't share items such as cigarettes, glasses or cups, lipstick, toys or anything which could be contaminated with respiratory secretions;
* maintain at least one metre distance from people who have flu-like symptoms such as coughing or sneezing.
Find out more at the Queensland Health website or contact 13HEALTH (13 432 584).