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Pandemic Influenza – What You Need To Know

PANDEMIC INFLUENZA is a widespread occurance of the influenza disease that attacks a great portion of the world’s population. It occurs when new and novel strain of the influenza virus A surfaces and most of the world population do not have immunity.

The symtoms of influenza will emerge without us knowing or realising it. Signs and symptoms include:

# High fever of over 38 C

# Sore throat

# Headache

# Tiredness and fatigue

# Body ache

# Severe coughing without phlegm during the early stage

Normal body temperatures differs according to the places at which the readings were taken:

Mouth                      35.5C to 37.5C ( 95.9F to 99.5F )

Ear                           35.8C to 38.0C ( 96.4F to 100.4F )

Armpits                     34.7C to 37.3C ( 94.5F to 99.1F )

Rectum (anus )         36.6C to 38.0C (97.9F to 100.4F )

If you are experiencing any signs and symptoms of the influenza disease, you are advised to:

# Take fever medication such as paracetamol

# Drink alot of water

# Get alot of rest

# Avoid alcohol and smoking

# Stop visiting public places or gatherings to avoid spreading the disease  to those  around you

# Cover your nose and mouth with mask, tissue paper or handkerchief when you cough or sneeze

# Inform the relevant authorities about your health condition

Pay attention to the warning signs that could threaten the lives of children:

# Difficulty in breathing

# Lips turning blue

# Constantly exhausted or unable to move

# Lethargic, stupor or difficulties in getting out of bed

# Stiff neck

# Looks confused

# Having fits or convulsion

# Have not been urinating for the past 12 hours

Pay attention to the warning signs that could threatens the lives of adults:

# Prolonged fever for more than 5 days

# Difficulty in breathing, even while resting

# Lips turning blue

# Chest pain while breathing ( inhaling )

# Coughing without phlegm

# Feels that you are recovering, but suddenly having fever and compressed breathing all over again

# Looks confused and lacking orderliness

# Becoming unconscious

If you experience any of the warning signs above, please proceed IMMIDIATELY to the SPECIAL COUNTERS at the designated hospitals.

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