Pandemic Preparedness

Here are 15 simple points collected from the main sources of the nation in preparation for a pandemic:

1 - Cover your cough - If you have a cough, show manners and consideration for the health of others ... You may already be sick and do not know. Think of others, too. Your colleagues cough? Ask them to cover her mouth. If you want to be really sure, prepare your work with masks. Many do not understand the difference in the masks, but it's really very simple: N95 and other "nominal" and form fitting masks are to protect the property from the inhalation of airborne pathogens. procedure masks (like bringing a surgeon) is for patients to help them cover their mouth and nose to prevent the expulsion of pathogens to the property. (Avoid the new masks "miracle" that claims unprecedented protection and germ-killing properties ... If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.)

2 - Wash your hands frequently - Cooties! Think about all the things you touch everyday. Think about how others touch them and breathe on them. Are they bad? Now ... think how often you touch your face. Try counting for 5-10 minutes ... You'd be surprised. Wash your hands. hot water and soap are great. Hand sanitizers are handy when hot water is not available. Other options are great benzalkonium chloride (BZK) Towels - Wipes clean - that are so handy to have around. benzalkonium chloride solutions are fast acting biocide (capable of destroying living organisms) agents of a rather long duration of action. They are active against bacteria and some viruses, fungi and protozoa. circulating them to colleagues, hiding in your pocket, wallet, purse, glove box, lunch box, briefcase, in the measure.

3 - If you think you were exposed - You do not need to stay home again, but to monitor your symptoms and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth - Germs spread this way .

4 - If you have a fever, stay home for at least 24 hours after the fever has ended.

5 - Get a vaccine when it becomes available - Be sure that the regulatory procedures in place for the licensing of vaccines against the pandemic, including procedures to expedite regulatory approval, are stringent and do not compromise safety and quality controls.

6 - Wipe it, disinfect it keep it clean - Germs can be spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his eyes, nose or mouth. The droplets of coughing or sneezing of an infected person move through the air. Germs can be spread when a person touches respiratory droplets from another person on a surface, such as reception, for example, and then touches their own eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. Wipe it down. Give your employees or team cleaning with germicidal disinfectant solution for cleaning desks, telephones, public areas, etc. (with gloves or other protective equipment suitable coated, first, of course).

7 - Keep a special eye on pregnant women - Pregnant women are known to be at higher risk of complications from seasonal influenza. Recent studies show they may also be at higher risk for complications of influenza H1N1.

8 - Is it safe to eat pork and pork products? - Yes. Influenza A (H1N1) has not been shown to be transmissible to humans by eating properly handled and prepared pork (pork) or other pork products. Influenza A (H1N1) is killed by cooking temperatures of 160 ° F/70 ° C, corresponding to the overall direction for the preparation of pork and other meat.6

9 - If you think you are sick - You probably will not be able to distinguish between seasonal influenza and influenza A (H1N1) without medical help. Sym typical.