The Threat of Swine Flu
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People have been sick with Influenza Viruses for thousands of years and in the past, caused millions of deaths. People are killed by even ordinary Flu. According to the data from the center of disease control, there are 36,000 deaths annually from Influenza in US and 250,000 Americans have been hospitalized from the virus.
SARS, Bird flu and now Swine flu become threatening to the world. Fortunately with this current outbreak, it would seem that the world has it under control. Thailand hosted regional swine flu meeting with ASEAN countries on May 7 and 8. Up to date there have been NO confirmed cases of Swine flu detected in
http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/266732,thailand-to-host-regional-swine-flu-meeting.html
Thailand has been quick to put in place measures by means of setting thermal scanners at 4 main international airports and the hospitals have put on an alert to treat any person show flu like symptoms.
So What can you do to avoid any viral influenza? The following hygienic practices are very effective:
- You should avoid close contact with people who appear unwell and who have fever and cough, and indeed, if you are sneezing and coughing yourself, stay at home and don’t bring your virus to the office to be shared with your work colleagues.
- You should cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze and dispose of the tissue in the bin.
- You should wash your hands with soap and water frequently and thoroughly.
Practice good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food and keeping physically active to avoid suffering from influenza virus.
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