Today I have understood that many of my Friends are scared over the Piggy Flu…Here will follow some information and Health tips…
…First: If you feel worried talk to your Parents, Grandparents, Teachers, School Nurse Or another Adult you know you can Trust…
…Remember: The Swine Flue is a serious thing but you can Protect yourself and Stay Healthy!
…do Not worry too much and Don’t be anxious…Eat good and healthy food and get enough sleep…
…Remember: Wash your hands with soap or antibacterial hand cleaner OFTEN…Avoid Touching your Face with unwashed hands…always wash your hands before eating and after using the bathroom…Avoid shaking hands or kiss on the cheek…
…If the authorities, school or your parents say you should wear a mask you can wear the Mask over your Mouth and nose…Don't touch the Mask with unwashed hands and wet Mask is to no use…
…Many Rumors can quickly be spread and create Panic! Don't believe everything! LISTEN ONLY TO TRUSTWORTHY SOURCES!
…What If your Friends have Swine flu or think they have Swine flu? If this happen be positive talk to your Friend over the Computer or Phone and Remember to FOLLOW Health safety Tips! (Recommendations) STAY SAFE! Remind your Friend that MOST PEOPLE GETS WELL FROM SWINE FLU! Flowers to our sick Friends!
…If your school is closed we can meet and have FUN TOGETHER in Club Penguin It is Safe to meet other Penguin Online You can NOT get Swine Flu over the Computer! Swine Flu can NOT GO FROM ONE COMPUTER TO ANOTHER so we can meet here and have FUN in Club Penguin :) Here in Club Penguin we are SAFE! Today I meet a New Friend Soxlucy :) Nick88416 invited us to…
…The Iceberg for a WIG PARTY! It was so Much FUN :)
How can I protect myself from Swine Flu?
What is the best protection against Piggy Flu?
How can I protect my children from Swine Flu?
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
After touching surfaces that many others touch like cafeteria tables, doorknobs, and desks make sure to not touch your face and wash you hands as soon as possible.
Try to stay in good general health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the Flu?
Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner. When you wash your hands -- with soap and warm water -- that you wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When soap and water are not available, alcohol-based disposable hand wipes or gel sanitizers may be used. You can find them in most supermarkets and drugstores. If using gel, rub your hands until the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need water to work; the alcohol in it kills the germs on your hands.
How can I get the Swine Flu?
Influenza is spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?
They're similar to regular human flu — a fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people also have diarrhea and vomiting.
What should I do if I get sick in Swine Flu?
If you live in areas where swine influenza cases have been identified and become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you may want to contact their health care provider, particularly if you are worried about your symptoms. Your health care provider will determine whether influenza testing or treatment is needed.
If you are sick, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading your illness to others.
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
- Fever with a rash
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
How dangerous is Swine Flu?
There are drugs available to get you cured. It is NOT many that get sick. It is very FEW that get sick. Vaccines are going to be created.
Will I die from Swine Flu?
First you probably will not get the swine flu and if you get the swine flu you can get medicines and drugs to get well again. Very very few have died from swine flu.
Are there medicines to treat Swine Flu?
Yes!
Is this Swine Flu virus contagious?
This swine influenza virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it is not known how easily the virus spreads between people.
What is Swine Flu?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease.
What is a Pandemic Flu?
It is when a flu is all over the world in many countries.
Why are people calling it Swine Flu? Did it really come from pigs?
This virus is a mix of human, pig and bird viruses but the name, for ease, was shortened to swine flu — and unlike typical swine flu, it is spreading person-to-person.
Is it safe to eat pork?
Yes it is safe. Swine influenza viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.
Where can I learn more about Swine Flu?
More can be read about Swine Flu at Center for Disease Control website where more facts about the Swine Flu is available.