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Points to note about H1N1
• The virus can mutate and become deadlier.
• There are over 60,000 cases now worldwide.
• It has affected Singapore and the numbers are increasing (many cases from overseas travel).
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Been travelling lately?
DominicanRepublic
USA
MexicoCanada
Australia
Chile
UK
Japan
Spain
Argentina
PhilippinesThailand
Panama
Hong Kong Indonesia
(28 June 2009)
NZ
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Just back from an H1N1 affected country?
What should you do?
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Firstly, it is important that you declare your travel history honestly.
Secondly, you should not go to school. Stay at home for 7 days.
During these 7 days, you should monitor your health regularly by
checking for any flu-like symptoms.
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Think you might have it?
How can you tell?
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High fever (at or above 37.6oC)CoughRunny noseSore throatBody acheHeadacheTirednessIt is important that you
do not hide any of these flu-like symptoms
What are the symptoms of H1N1?
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This is what you must do…
If you are ill: • Inform parents and seek medical help• Avoid self-medication• Stay at home and rest until you are well
Even if you are well, continue to monitor your
health.
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Even if you have not travelled but have flu-like symptoms…
Go see a doctor and
stay at home
Keep away from others and keep up with good
hygiene habits
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What does social distancing look like?
1. Keep a distance (1 metre) when talking with people, if possible.
2. Avoid physical contact.3. Avoid or cancel unnecessary
gatherings.4. Minimise sharing of personal items. 5. Minimise use of public facilities.
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We can play our part to
slow down the spread of H1N1
in Singapore
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…
Keep good personal health
Have a balanced diet
Exercise regularly Rest well
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…Practise good
personal hygiene
Cough or sneeze into a
tissue and dispose of it appropriately
Not share personal items like towels and handkerchiefs
Wash our hands
thoroughly with soap and
water
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…Take note of
the following
Use serving spoons when sharing food
Don’t spit
Wear a mask when I have
flu or common cold
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s …
Practise social distancing for
now
Practise social
responsibility for ourselves and others
Not blame our friends...
...who are sick and
make them feel guilty
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