W T F IS THAT HEALTH CARE STUFF O M G MY LAPTOP CAUGHT A FLU On Mon, Dec 21, 2009 at 6:20 PM, Coalwater <[email protected]> wrote: > Unless your computer has the H1N1 virus i don't think you should post > this here :D > > On Dec 21, 12:27 pm, tarun aggarwal <[email protected]> wrote: >> | >> >> | Dear >> INDIAN, >> >> | >> >> | >> >> | The H1N1 virus is expected to become increasingly active during the >> upcoming winter season. This could | >> | result in a surge of cases around the world. Although the nature of >> the infection is generally mild, | >> | more severe infections can occur in high-risk groups such as the >> elderly and those with already | >> | compromised immune >> systems. >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | While the virus has been showing some change in behavior, there is no >> concrete evidence that it is | >> | leading to a change in the intensity of the infection. The majority of >> cases involve mild illness, and | >> | the virus is still responding to anti-viral medication (Tamiflu). On a >> related note, the H1N1 vaccine | >> | remains unavailable in India, but Indian pharmaceutical companies are >> in the process of developing their| >> | own vaccination(s) to fight the >> virus. >> >> | This advisory outlines necessary precautions and preventive measures >> that peoples should adopt while | >> | at home or work so that you, your family and friends can ward off >> infection during the winter and | >> | international holiday >> season. >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> Regards, >> | >> | Ravishankar >> Channabasappa >> | >> | Country Manager - Integrated Health >> Services | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | Facts about H1N1 >> Flu >> | >> | >> | >> | H1N1 is now the dominant flu strain in most parts of the >> world. | >> | >> | >> | The pandemic will persist in the coming months as the virus continues >> to move through susceptible | >> | >> populations. >> | >> | >> | >> | The symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu >> and may include fever, cough, | >> | headache, body aches, chills, fatigue, sneezing, sore throat and a >> running nose. A significant | >> | number of people who have been infected with this new H1N1 virus have >> also reported diarrhea and | >> | >> vomiting. >> | >> | >> | >> | The overwhelming majority of patients continue to experience mild >> illness. | >> | >> | >> | People aged 65+, children who are below 5 years old, pregnant women >> and people of any age with chronic medical conditions (like asthma, >> diabetes, heart disease or immunosuppressive diseases) are >> | at higher risk of experiencing serious complications from >> H1N1. | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | Preventing the spread of H1N1 >> Flu | >> | >> | >> | Wash your >> hands... >> | >> | ...before eating or preparing >> food | >> | ...after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your >> nose | >> | ...after using the >> washroom >> | >> | >> | >> | Hand washing >> technique: >> | >> | Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds. Rinse well, with >> hands held downwards. Dry with a| >> | paper towel. Then, use the towel to turn off the >> faucet. | >> | If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand >> cleanser. Alcohol-based hand cleansers| >> | significantly reduce the number of >> germs. | >> | >> | >> | Spread of >> germs: >> | >> | Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs often spread when a >> person touches something | >> | contaminated and then touches their eyes, nose or >> mouth. | >> | >> | >> | Avoid close contact with people who are >> ill | >> | Attempt to keep at least three (3) feet or one (1) meter away from >> ill individuals. | >> | When ill, keep your distance from others to protect them from falling >> ill. | >> | Practice respiratory etiquette. Cover your mouth and nose when >> coughing or sneezing, use tissues and| >> | dispose of them properly in closed bins. Wash your hands thoroughly >> with soap and water/disinfectant| >> | >> afterwards. >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | If you fall >> ill... >> | >> | If you have been diagnosed with H1N1 Flu or have symptoms of this >> illness such as fever and cough, sore | >> | throat or body aches, you are requested to refrain from coming into any >> IBM work environment (including | >> | clients/client >> sites). >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | This restriction applies for seven (7) calendar days from the last date >> of exposure to the person who is| >> | ill. During this time period, the exposed individual should conduct >> self-screening tests daily to | >> | identify symptoms of >> illness. >> | >> | >> | >> | If you become ill at work, you should leave the work environment >> immediately or as soon as possible. | >> | Inform your manager of your illness. Stay at least 1 meter/3 feet from >> others to prevent them from | >> | falling ill. Cover your mouth and nose while coughing or sneezing, >> using tissues. Dispose of the tissues| >> | properly by throwing them into covered bins. Wash your hands >> afterwards. | >> | >> | >> | Caregiver >> Instructions >> | >> | If you are directly caring for someone who is ill with H1N1 flu and >> have had prolonged periods of close | >> | contact, it may be possible for you to transmit the illness to someone >> else just prior to falling ill | >> | yourself. The presence of a sick | >> | individual in your home does not in and of itself preclude you from >> reporting to work if you are not a | >> | caregiver and have no >> symptoms. >> | >> | >> | >> | In all other circumstances, exposed individuals may come into the >> workplace unless otherwise directed by| >> | the local/country health department or customer/client instructions. >> The exposed individual should | >> | conduct self screening for illness symptoms and fever daily for seven >> days from the last date of | >> | >> exposure. >> | >> | >> | >> | If there are questions about an exposure situation not described above, >> please contact the IBM | >> | Integrated Health Services >> (IHS). >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | Self screening >> >> | >> | Individuals need to perform H1N1 Flu self-screening following exposure >> to a confirmed or suspected case.| >> | >> | >> | To conduct a self-screening, please perform the following >> steps: | >> | >> | >> | Step One: Check whether you have symptoms of illness including fever >> and cough, sore throat or body | >> | >> ache. >> | >> | >> | >> | Step Two: Check your temperature using a standard, good quality >> thermometer while following the | >> | manufacturer’s >> instructions. >> | >> | >> | >> | Step Three: If you have symptoms as described in step one or you have a >> temperature greater than 100.4oF| >> | or 38oC, you must not go into the workplace. Instead, follow the >> instructions below till you have | >> | completely >> recovered: >> | >> | >> | >> | >> | Contact your personal physician for further health instructions, >> especially if you are at higher risk| >> | for >> complications >> | >> | Follow the guidance in the Illness instructions if you become ill >> | >> | >> | >> | >> |-------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ----------------------------------| >> | >> | >> |-------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> ----------------------------------| >> Tarun >> >> -- >> ============================ >> Thanx And Regards >> Tarun kumar Aggarwal >> IMS Gzb >> Ghaziabad India >> PH. NO. 09811298451 >> ============================= >> Life's Good! 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