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Some cases have been reported to have diarrhea, nausea and vomiting

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Mode of Transmission

Exposureto droplets from the cough and and sneeze of infected persons
By touching your mouth, nose or eyes after you got in contact with contaminated object and infected person

Influenza A (H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.

Prevention

Use tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
Immediately and properly dispose of used tissue
Frequent and proper handwashing with soap and water
Use alcohol-based hand-sanitizers
Avoid close contact with persons exhibiting flu-like symptoms
Increase your body's resistance by:

° Sleeping at least 8 hours regularly

° Managing stress

° Drinking plenty of fluids

° Eating nutritious foods

What Travelers Should Do...

In countries or areas where Influenza A (H1N1) has been reported:

Always wash hands with soap and water
Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
Eat thoroughly cooked pork
Avoid close contact with sick person
Wear surgical mask as per advise
Strictly follow health authority's advise

In case you suspect that another person is sick with Influenza A (H1N1)

Protect yourslef by using face mask
Ask the person to use a face mask
As much as possible keep a distance of 1 meter away from the person
Request the Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERTS) or any local health officer to transport the patient to a DOH referral hospital as soon as possible.

Click here to see DOH Hospitals designated as referral centers for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.

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What is Influenza A (H1N1)?

is a new strain of virus that resulted from the reassortment of four viruses from pigs, human and birds
can cause pneumonia which can be fatal
was first detected in April 2009 in United States
is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread
no vaccine yet discovered to protect to humans, but there are existing and recommended medicines that are effective in treating these Influenza A (H1N1)

Signs and Symptoms in Humans