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Bird
Flu Prevention
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present there is no vaccine for preventing avian flu
in humans.
Influenza
vaccine cannot prevent avian flu as
the vaccine was meant for human influenza. However,
the vaccine can help reduce the chance of complications
and hospitalization from influenza; hence it is recommended
for the elderly and patients with chronic cardiac or
respiratory diseases. People should seek medical advice
if they are considering getting the vaccination.
- Avoid
touching birds and poultry, especially their droppings,
which may carry the avian flu virus. If you have been
in contact with birds or poultry, immediately wash
your hands thoroughly with liquid soap and water.
- If
you keep a bird at home, avoid close contact with
it. Wear gloves when cleaning its droppings. Wash
your hands thoroughly with liquid soap after touching
the bird or cleaning its droppings.
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- The
best protection against influenza is building good body
resistance. This can be achieved through a balanced diet,
regular exercise, adequate rest, good personal hygiene,
adequate indoor ventilation and not smoking. Avoid crowded
places with poor ventilation.
- If
you have flu symptoms, consult a doctor and wear a mask
to prevent spreading the disease.
You
should wear a mask if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms,
if you are going to a hospital or clinic, or if you are caring
for a patient with fever or respiratory symptoms.
Source:
www.info.gov.hk/info/flu/eng/faq.htm
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Preventing
the Flu
The
single best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated each
fall, but good health habits and antiviral medications are
other measures that can help protect against the flu.
Vaccination
The
single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated
each fall.
Good
Health Habits
Good
health habits are also an important way to help prevent the
Flu.
- Avoid
close contact.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are
sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from
getting sick too.
- Stay
home when you are sick.
If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when
you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching
your illness.
- Cover
your mouth and nose.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or
sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Clean
your hands.
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- Avoid
touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs are often spread when a person touches something that
is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes,
nose, or mouth.
Medications
Three
antiviral drugs (amantadine, rimantadine, and oseltamivir)
are approved for use in preventing the flu. These are prescription
medications, and a doctor should be consulted before they
are used. See http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/antiviral/index.htm
for more information about antiviral drugs.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, www.cdc.gov |
