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    This document discusses the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu). It was first detected in the United States and Mexico in April 2009 and spread rapidly worldwide. The virus is transmitted through droplets from coughs and sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include fever, headache, cough, runny nose, fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, and chills. Management involves rest, fluids, medication for fever and headache, and prevention focuses on hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and avoiding contact with infected individuals.

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    This document discusses the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu). It was first detected in the United States and Mexico in April 2009 and spread rapidly worldwide. The virus is transmitted through droplets from coughs and sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include fever, headache, cough, runny nose, fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, and chills. Management involves rest, fluids, medication for fever and headache, and prevention focuses on hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and avoiding contact with infected individuals.

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    A (H1N1)

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    This document discusses the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus (swine flu). It was first detected in the United States and Mexico in April 2009 and spread rapidly worldwide. The virus is transmitted through droplets from coughs and sneezes or touching contaminated surfaces. Symptoms include fever, headache, cough, runny nose, fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, and chills. Management involves rest, fluids, medication for fever and headache, and prevention focuses on hand washing, cough/sneeze etiquette, and avoiding contact with infected individuals.

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    2009 A(H1N1)

    Influenza Virus
     This new virus was first detected
    in people in April 2009 in the
    United States(Mexico).
    This virus was originally referred to
    as “swine flu”
     It came from
    several strains
    of virus.
     This virus is
    spreading from
    person-to-person
    probably in much
    the same way that
    regular seasonal
    influenza viruses
    spread.
     The Virus
    rapidly spread
    around the
    world.
     May 2009 First

    Case in the
    Philippines.
    MODE
    OF
    TRANSMISSION
     Exposure to droplets from the cough
    and sneeze of the infected person
     Touching things with flu viruses
    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
     FEVER

     HEADACHE

     RUNNY NOSE
     FATIGUE

     COUGH

     LOSS OF
    APPETITE
     VOMITING

     CHILLS
    MANAGEMENT
     For fever &
    headache give
    paracetamol,spo
    nge bath and
    wear light
    clothings.
     Increase fluid

    intake.
     You can also
    give
    soup,juice,tea

     For vomiting
    Small frequent
    meals.
    PREVENTION
     Cover your nose and mouth when
    coughing and sneezing.
     Always wash hands with soap and

    water.
     Use alcohol or hand sanitizers
     Avoid close contact with sick

    people
     Increase your body's
    resistance
    Eat Nutritious food.

     Have at least 8 hours


    of sleep
     Be physically
    active

     Manage your
    stress
    Consult your doctor

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