Warning: Second Wave Of Swine Flu H1N1

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Well, like it or not, it is official that the second wave of the Swine Flu (Influenza A) H1N1 virus is emerging and I hope that this would make us more wary and careful. As the temperate regions will be getting colder, more people will be staying indoors and spreading within will be even more rampant. In UK, two sufferers are believed to have developed resistance to Tamiflu, the anti-viral drug which is the only line of defense to the disease before a vaccine is ready. The numbers are increasing all over the world and China is now having more new cases 10,000 to date and experts are already forecasting ten million cases by the end of the year. The news is just bringing no prospect at the moment and I hope that everyone will be on our toes as we may be facing the challenge of our life. So, hope some of the handy tips here might be of help for everyone here: KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAN: Wash them thoroughly and frequently – especially before eating or preparing food – and rinse under clean running water to remove any infected mucous. DRY YOUR HANDS AFTER WASHING: Wet hands are more likely to pick up and spread germs. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE FACE: If someone sneezes and then opens a door, the next person to touch the handle will come into direct contact with the virus. So, do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth until you've washed your hands. SNEEZE INTO A TISSUE- THEN BIN IT: Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze and then dispose of the tissue carefully. Don't leave it hanging around or re-use it several times. AVOID OVER-USE OF HAND GELS: Don't rush out and buy dozens of hand gels to use on the move. They're useful in situations where there are no washrooms. But if you have access to soap and water at the end of a journey, use that as it is just as effective. KEEP SURFACES CLEAN: Proprietary sprays are fine, but a mild solution of washing-up liquid and water works equally well. OPEN A WINDOW: Humidifiers and air purifiers may be effective, but they are still not fully tested against the swine flu virus. One of the most efficient ways to clear the air and dilute the virus is simply to open a window. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF: The body's own immune system offers the best protection from illness. Eating a good and varied diet, drinking plenty of water and taking regular exercise are the best ways to stay healthy and avoid getting the disease in the first place. Plus, if you or your family do succumb to swine flu, being in good health will help everyone to shrug it off quickly and without complications. Take care and stay healthily alert! Ref: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1214236/Deadly-second-wave-swine-flu-way.html http://www.bizchina-update.com/content/view/2639/2/#mce_temp_url# http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1214447/Beat-bugs-swine-flu-bay-germ-busting-products.html