Nurses Notes

The World Health Organization has escalated the spread of the swine flu or the A (H1N1) Flu into the world’s first influenza pandemic in 40 years, as hundred of cases have already been reported to have been affected globally.  In the Philippines, there are around 604 reported cases where 85% of them have already recovered. Certain localities as well as schools and universities near our sites were reported to have positive cases of A (H1N1) Flu.

Our challenge now is to prevent the spread of this virus and make our home and community a “Swine Flu Virus Free Community”.  We therefore encourage everyone to report all suspected cases of A (H1N1) flu to to health centers or community health officers if you notice anyone who exhibited the following symptoms:

“High fever, chest pain, drowsiness, labored breathing, cough, sore throat, body aches, headaches, chills and fatigue, severe or persistent vomiting” and those you know who have direct contact with person who have been diagnosed  positive with the A(H1N1) flu virus.

Also, we enjoin everyone to observe the following precautionary measures: 

1. Cover your nose when coughing or sneezing and dispose of tissue papers properly
2. Wash your hands regularly especially after coughing or sneezing – all our wash rooms have adequate supply of hand soaps
3. Disinfect – use the hand sanitizers located in every entrance door of our facilities before going to your work stations

 The best defense against A (H1N1) is to boost your immune system.  Doctors recommend the following preventive measures:

1. Have adequate rest or sleep;
2. Drink plenty of water, fruit juices or hydrating solutions, however, coffee or any power drinks is not advised;
3. Eat balanced meal – rice, meats products, vegetables and fruits;
4. Smoking should definitely be withheld;
5. Take high doses of vitamin C ( 100mg once a day)
6. Use surgical mask for those who have cough and colds.
7. Avoid close contact with sick people.
8. If you have the symptoms of A (H1N1) flu, self-monitor and stay home, limit close contact with other people and consult your doctor for medical management.