Health Advisory – Influenza A (H1N1)

What is influenza A (H1N1)

• is a new strain of virus that resulted from the reassortment of 4 viruses from pigs, human and birds.
• can cause pneumonia, which can be fatal
• – no vaccine yet discovered to protect human

Signs and symptoms in humans

 •-         Flu-like symptoms such as:

• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Muscle or joint pains
• Lack of appetite
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Cough
• Some cases have been reported to have diarrhea, nausea and vomiting

Mode of transmission of Influenza A (H1N1)

• Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person, or by touching things with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose
• By touching your mouth, nose or eyes after you got in contact with contaminated object and infected person

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 food with lots of vitamins and minerals

DOH hospitals designated as referral centers for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases

National Referral Center

Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Tel No. 809-7599

A. Sub-national Referral Centers
Luzon and Metro Manila
San Lazaro Hospital
Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
Tel. No. 732-3776 to 78

Lung Center of the Philippines
Quezon Avenue, Quezon City
Tel. No. 924-6101/924-0707

B. Visayas
Vicente Sotto Medical Center
Cebu City
Tel. No. (032) 253-9891/254-0057

C. Mindanao

Davao Medical Center
Bajada, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 227-2731

 
Satellite Referral Hospitals
Regional hospitals/medical centers of 16 regions
 
For more information on Influenza A (H1N1)

Call (02) 711-1001 to 02

This public message is brought to you by:
 

Department of Health, Republic of the Philippines
Formula 1 for Health
Corporate Coalition Against A (H1N1)

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