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Our Department Of Health has published some useful information about Swine Flu, (which we have also included at the bottom of this email) but we summarise the prevention tips here:
It's important to:
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Wash your hands regularly with soap and water
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Cover your face when you sneeze / cough (and avoid contact with people who are coughing or sneezing)
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Regularly clean surfaces that you (and others) touch often
Because one's hands come in contact with all sorts of things over the course of a day, bacteria is transferred to your keyboard and mouse. Look at your keyboard and mouse right now and think about when last, if ever, you cleaned them. If you are still not convinced, read this article: Your Keyboard Is Dirtier Than a Toilet
The best thing for the job is low-lint, moist cleaning wipes that can be used on your keyboard, mouse, computer surfaces, printers, telephones, fax machines, photocopiers etc.
 
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Kills 99,9% of germs and viruses
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Long-lasting anti-static and disinfectant agent
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Bio degradable
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Supplied in a handy dispenser tub
You can get them from us for R42.00 excl VAT (per unit) (Minimum order: 10 units)
Swine influenza - Source: Department of Health Website - http://www.doh.gov.za/swineflu/swineflu-f.html
What is Swine Flu/H1N1 Influenza and how does it differ from ordinary flu?
H1N1 Influenza/Swine flu is a respiratory disease and has some elements of a virus found in pigs. Swine Flu has been confirmed in a number of countries, including South Africa, and it is spreading from human to human. Because it is a new virus, no one will have immunity against it and everyone could be at risk of contracting it.
How does Swine Flu spread?
Flu viruses spread through aerosols (droplets) created when a patient cough or sneezes. When patients cough or sneeze without covering their nose or mouth with a tissue, those droplets can spread and be inhales. If the patients cough or sneeze into their hands or close to any surface, the virus can easily spread to their hands and/or to any hard surfaces they touch. The virus can survive on a hard surface for some time. Everyday items such as door handles, computer keyboards, phones, remotes and equipment are all common surfaces where the flu virus can be founds. If people touch these surfaces and then touch their mouth or nose (mucus membranes), the virus can be transmitted and they become infected.
Symptoms
- · Acute respiratory infection;
- · Sneezing;
- · Runny nose;
- · Fever;
- · Chills;
- · Cough;
- · Shortness of breath;
- · Headache;
- · Sore throat;
- · Tiredness;
- · Aching muscle;
- · Loss of appetite.
Advice by Health Care Professionals to the concerned public and patients
Social Distancing
- · Avoid all gatherings where other people come closer than two meters to you;
- · Avoid kissing or hugging as a form of greeting;
- · Avoid close contact (closer than two meters) with a person with flu.
Basic Personal Hygiene
- · Use a tissue or handkerchief when sneezing. Dispose of dirty tissues promptly and carefully;
- · Ventilation of all areas, including waiting rooms, public transport, sleeping quarters and office spaces (enforce open windows);
- · Hold hand or handkerchief in front of mouth when coughing to prevent droplets spreading;
- · Wash hands often with soap and water, especially after you have coughed or sneezed and before meals;
- · Wash hands with soap and water after visiting any public facilities, touching door handles or keyboards;
- · Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth. Virus spreads through contact with the mucus membranes;
- · Wash all surfaces, specifically in kitchens, with soap and water.
Voluntary Isolation
- · If unwell with symptoms of flu - stay home/indoors and avoid close contact with family;
- · Do not send sick children to school.
Mask Wearing
- · The use of surgical marks by non-medical staff is NOT recommended (even though this practice is common on television news programs).
INFECTION PREVENTION
REGULARLY WASH YOUR HAND WITH SOAP AND WATER.
Source: Department of Health Website - http://www.doh.gov.za/swineflu/swineflu-f.html |
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