So how do you protect yourself from swine flu? If you live in the Philippines, who do you contact and where do you go when you experience symptoms of this contagious flu? Well, I received another email that is worth taking a look and that will help all of us in case we have encounters with the said flu. Here are the hospitals you can contact just in case (from government digital flyers):

DOH Hospitals designated as Referral Centers for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

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

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

Visayas
Vicente Sotto Medical Center
Cebu City
Tel. No. (032) 253-9891/2540057

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

Satellite Referral Hospitals
Regional Hospitals/Medical Centers
of 16 regions

The said flyers also contain additional information about the A(H1N1) virus:

What is Influenza A(H1N1)?

• Influenza A(N1H1) is caused by a novel virus that resulted from the reassortment of 4 viruses from pigs, human and birds.
• It is a new virus causing illness in people that may lead to death.
• It was first detected in April 2009 in the United States.
• This virus is spreading from personto-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
• There is no vaccine yet to protect humans from this virus.
• But there are existing and recommended medicines that are effective in treating these Influenza
  A(H1N1).

What are the signs and symptoms in humans?

• Similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as:
• • Fever
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or joint pains
  • Lack of appetite
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Cough
• Some cases have reported having
  diarrhea, nausea or vomiting

What is the mode of transmission of Influenza A(H1N1)?

• Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person.
• By touching your mouth, nose or eyes after you got in contact with contaminated object and infected person.

Influenza A(H1N1) is not transmitted by
eating thoroughly cooked pork.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

• Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.
• Always wash hands with soap and water.
• Use alcohol- based hand sanitizers.
• Avoid close contact with sick people.
• Increase your body’s resistance
• • Have at least 8 hours of sleep
  • Be physically active
  • Manage your stress
  • Drink plenty of fluids
  • Eat nutritious food

What to do if there is a sick person at home?

• Immediately bring the sick person to a doctor.
• Provide a separate room in the house.
• If this is not possible, keep the patient at least 1 meter away from other family members.
• Use surgical mask when caring for the sick person.
• Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly after each contact with the sick person.
• Have proper ventilation where the sick person stays.
• Keep the environment clean.

This information can also be obtained from a PDF file. Download it here => DOH How to Protect Yourself from Swine Flu

Make sure to check out the site for more related information about How to Protect Yourself from Swine Flu or the A(H1N1) Virus .

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