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Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Holiday Alerts-Influenza A H1N1
This virus spreads in the same way as regular seasonal influenza viruses spread; mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are infected with it. There is no vaccine available to prevent infection as of June 2009 although companies are developing one for availability in late July 2009 or August 2009. There is also concern that the virus can mutate over the coming months, leading to a new and potentially more dangerous flu virus later in the year and the vaccine will be less effective in preventing the virus's spread. To prevent us from being infected, other countries, including Singapore, have taken preventive measures to ensure our safety. This includes encouraging us not to go to countries that have more serious cases of this flu virus, distributing masks and quarantining infected and suspected people. I, on the other hand, also take preventive measures to ensure that I do not get this virus. I wash my hands frequently and practise good hygiene habits. JQ [unheard.whispers] 9:03 AM |
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