By simple hygiene and sanitation measures for cough, swine flu transmission can. The cdc recommends that workers who have a fever and respiratory symptoms stay at home until 24 hours after their fever ends 100 degrees fahrenheit 37. Plans also exist at the area health service ahs level in nsw but these may be plans for generic. Flu can occur throughout the year but flu activity usually peaks in winter. The flu vaccine is free for all australians aged 65 and older. Knowledge and awareness regarding swineinfluenza a h1n1. Swine flu or influenza a h1n1 flu is the most recent of the pandemic disease that has affected the worlds population. The nhs is braced for the worst flu season in its history, amid fears that overcrowded hospitals will be unable to cope. Take a look at the asl american sign language public. Annual vaccination is recommended for people who are at increased risk of flu related complications, including all people 65 years and older.
It mainly affects the nose, throat and lungs, although it can involve other parts of the body. Swine flu caused by influenza virus of h1n1 strain is a highly infectious respiratory disease. Swine flu disease is pandemic and is widely spread across the india. It is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by one of many influenza a viruses. People often talk about colds and flu influenza together, but its important to realise colds and flu are different illnesses caused by different viruses. Public health england says the flu outbreak is the worst since 201011. The virus can also travel through the air by tiny droplets when someone coughs or sneezes without covering the mouth and nose. People with health conditions are also at risk of the flu, which can lead to pneumonia and other. When you touch a germy surface and put your hands on your eyes, nose, or mouth, your. The vaccine is free for people with severe asthma and anyone over 65. Influenza flu is a contagious disease caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract nose, throat, and lungs. Influenza symptoms often begin suddenly, with fever, headache, tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, nasal congestion and body aches. Health and human services centers for disease control and prevention cdc has updated guidance for protecting individuals from seasonal flu. Flu free resources include print materials, matte articles, web tools, and video and audio tools cdc skip directly to site content skip directly to page options skip directly to az link centers for disease control and prevention.
Influenza the flu national asthma council australia. Influenza influenza, commonly called the flu, is an infection caused by influenza a or b viruses. A4 poster promoting free influenza vaccines for aboriginal and torres strait islander children aged 6 months of age onwards childcare flu prevention poster pdf popular. A model for influenza with vaccination and awareness.
Research article a study on awareness regarding swine flu. Wash your hands, cough into tissues and get plenty of rest. It originated in pigs but is spread primarily from person. Media relations toolkit is to provide information, recommended strategies, and resources to help guide public health planners, communicators, educators, and other health professionals to engage media and encourage seasonal flu vaccination. Influenza the flu is a highly contagious and for some people its a potentially lifethreatening disease. Influenza virology and animal transmission studies antigenic and genetic characteristics of swine origin 2009 ah1n1 influenza viruses circulating in humans pdf icon 327 mb, 7 pages external icon. Awareness, attitudes, and practices related to the swine. Download free viewer and reader software to view pdf, video and other file formats. Pdf awareness, attitudes, and practices related to the. Novel h1n1 flu swine flu novel h1n1 flu is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. With more than 9 million people incarcerated across the.
Awareness regarding various preventive measures for swine flu. By simple hygiene and sanitation measures for cough, swine flu transmission can be effectively prevented. In healthy children, it is much like a bad cold, however influenza can cause more serious illness in very young children and those with chronic. Swine flu is causing a massive havoc and fear across the various strata among the common people of india since its emergence in april 2009. Clinical management of human infection with pandemic h1n1. A novel influenza a h1n1 virus of swine origin emerged among people in mexico during the spring of 2009 and spread with travellers worldwide, resulting in the first influenza pandemic since 1968. Flu infections are widespread across the northern hemisphere, yet experts say the current season, though severe in many regions, is overall unremarkable.
The national influenza vaccination week nivw is a national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. They are highly contagious viral infections that affect the respiratory tract nose, throat, lungs. If the choice is right, the vaccine can be as much as 70 to 90 percent. Such information can be crucial to the improvement of communication efforts by public health officials and clinicians. Prevention is the most appropriate measure to control h1n1 flu pandemic and creating awareness. Pdf study to assess the awareness, perception and myths. Alexander constructed and studied a vaccination model for transmission dynamics of influenza. Barry university 10 ne 2nd avenue, miami shores, fl 331616695. The complete story of the discovery and reconstruction of the 1918 pandemic virus. Pandemic action plan is the pandemic plan for the state of nsw. The virus travels on hands placed in the eyes, nose, or mouth and enters the body. Flu germs can linger on places like tables, counters, desks, doorknobs, and faucets for up to 8 hours. A survey was conducted to assess the level of awareness of pig rearers about swine flu and their immediate reactions about anticipated outbreak of the disease in mubi region. The centers for disease control and prevention cdc also has free flu materials for download.
The purpose of the cdc national influenza awareness campaign. See notifiable communicable disease case definitions word 1. You may have the flu or a serious viral infection if. Unlike the common cold, flu symptoms are much worse, and this virus can. New flu research may signal a novel treatment everyday. Original article awareness regarding swine flu amongst. Swine flu, also known as the h1n1 virus, is a relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the regular flu.
Influenza is usually mild and most people recover quickly. Whoeurope launched the flu awareness campaign initiative in 20 as an extension of european immunization week. Three times as many people are dying of flu this winter in the uk compared with last year. More than 50% of subjects in two studies 12, and 100% of subjects in the other study were of the opinion that frequent hand washing and use of sanitizer are one of the effective methods to prevent swine flu tablefig5. However, this contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses may occasionally cause severe disease and death. Tips for preventing swine flu to steer clear of swine flu, the cdc recommends oldfashioned medicine. Wearing a surgical mask, undergoing vaccination for swine. Two hundred and ten 210 pig keepers were purposely sampled. Aussie flu news and updates symptoms, treatment and.
If you do catch the flu, get plenty of rest, drink lots of liquids and avoid using alcohol and tobacco. Thats the start of more than 6 minutes of audio of a. The flu is a subtype of influenza a and mostly affects pregnant women, the elderly and children. Find out if youre eligible for the free nhs flu vaccine. The campaign aims at increasing uptake of seasonal influenza vaccination in risk groups. More number of swine flu cases is rising in india and maharashtra. Government statistics show 1,111 people were infected with the virus.
Flu awareness week 2017 european centre for disease. Swine flu awareness in general population kumar international. The viruses that cause seasonal flu are like the ones from the past few years. Find out more about how to treat each one here, how to avoid catching the cold or the flu, and special information on being ill during pregnancy and looking babies and children with a cold. Influenza or the flu is a highly contagious, acute viral infection that spreads easily from person to person. Deadly australian flu hits britain the weather channel. Knowledge and practices related to swine flu in school students of. Awareness of h1n1 influenza swine flu among rural population of chittoor district, andhra pradesh. By following these simple actions, you can maintain your immunity and prevent the.
More than 80% of subjects were aware regarding the availability of swine flu vaccine in one study reports as compared to another study in which only 31. The two main forms of the influenza virus are types a and b. There result shows that the spread of influenza can be controlled if the combined effect of the vaccine efficacy and vaccination rate reaches a threshold determined by the duration of infectiousness and the rate of contact between infected and susceptible individuals. Stay at home or in your residence hall if youre sick. Flu promotional resources posters and brochures promoting flu prevention for different audiences. The aim of this study was to identify awareness, attitudes, and practices related to influenza a h1n1 among. Swine flu is a disease of pigs that can, in rare cases, be passed to humans. A study on awareness, attitude and myths regarding swine flu. Some people, such as older people, pregnant women, young children and people with underlying health conditions. It will strengthen the immune system and increase the bodys natural ability to fight infection. The flu vaccine reduces the risk of catching flu, as well as spreading it to others.
Pandemic flu seasonal flu getting a flu shot or the nasal spray each year is the best way to protect yourself from seasonal flu. Swine flu is caused by novel influenza a h1n1 virus that causes pandemic in the world within short period of time. A study to assess knowledge, attitude and practice regarding. Call 0800 1 5 5 to hear the latest information on swine flu. Seasonal flu occupational safety and health administration. Its more effective to get the vaccine before the start of the flu season december to march. Awareness, attitudes, and practices related to the swine influenza pandemic among the saudi public. Because colds and flu cause similar symptoms, its easy to confuse the two. Page 3 of 4 be physically active by maintaining a moderate exercise program 3 4 days a week.
Flu season in queensland is typically from june to september, with a peak usually in august. The head of the health service has warned that pressures are going to be. Most people recover after a few days but for some people it can be fatal. Flu awarenessget the facts the flu virus is serious the cdc estimates over 140,000 people in the u. Fact sheet on the difference between cold and flu and helpful facts about the flu. Notifications should be made using the communicable disease notification form for metropolitan residents pdf 214kb or regional residents pdf 2kb. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. The flu shot is less effective against h3 because these viruses are more likely to mutate after the vaccine has been produced something referred to as the h3 flaw. Join this campaign to promote the easy steps to help your students stay healthy so they do not miss out on fun opportunities. Many people refer to a bad cold as the flu, and it can be difficult or even impossible to tell the difference between them based only on symptoms. Pdf swine flu awareness in general population researchgate. As of october 2009, 195 countries have reported confirmed human cases of pandemic h1n1 2009. It can cause mild to severe illness, sometimes leading to death. During an infectious disease outbreak, it is critical to learn as much as possible about the concerns, knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of the public.
Influenza viral infection is a notifiable infectious disease in western australia. Each year, the flu vaccine contains different strains kinds of the virus. Three times more people dying from flu in uk than last. Pdf effects of level of awareness of pig rearers about. Influenza flu awareness wisconsin department of health. There are two main types of influenza virus that cause infection in humans types a and b and many subt ypes or strains. Flu spreads when a person touches a surface that has been contaminated with the flu virus. Influenza, or flu, is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Pdf awareness of h1n1 influenza swine flu among rural. An outbreak of socalled aussie flu has struck down more than one thousand brits in the past week. In addition to the sniffles or sneezing, you are suffering from a headache, fever, chills, body aches or a severe cough. For example, people with asthma may experience asthma attacks while they have the flu, and people with chronic congestive heart failure may have worsening of this condition that is triggered by the flu. Aussie flu has spread across the uk and about 500 people have been hospitalised by the australian influenza infection.
Influenza flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. I think i killed my i took more medicine than i should. The strains chosen are those that scientists believe are most likely to show up in the united states that year. A housebound dad in an aussie flu red zone said the killer bug left his eyes feeling like they were being crushed in a vice mark wilde. Talk with your doctor or an aurora pharmacist about medication and flurelief products to relieve fever, cough, body aches and other flu symptoms. Guidelines for the prevention, control and public health. Swine flu is causing a massive havoc and fear across the various strata among the common people of india since its emergence. There is a dire need for the routine integration of the awareness and management. When pandemics occur, correctional facilities are not immune. The fluview national flu activity map is a complementary widget to the statebystate flu map widget introduced in the 20072008 flu season. Flu vaccination can be administered to anyone who wishes to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza. Never give aspirin to children or teenagers who have flulike symptoms, particularly fever. An influenza vaccination each year provides the best protection against influenza.
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