1. Stay informed: The H1N1 virus has the potential to mutate rapidly, so up-to-the-minute updates are absolutely essential.
2. Keep your hands clean: Always wash your hands. Use soap and water immediately after coughing or sneezing, or after touching anything or anyone suspect. We recommend you to wash with soap and warm water for up to 20 seconds.
3. Sanitize your surroundings: Hand-to-hand spread of viruses may occur when you touch objects that have just been handled by an infected person. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
4. Eat well and sleep well: Keep your immune system maintains its strength by getting enough sleep, exercise, water, and a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. Make sure you're well-rested, since stress and lack of sleep may increase your susceptibility to the flu virus.
5. Take your vitamins: A proper dose of vitamins may boost your immune system and help prevent flu infection.
The following is a list that can help you judge whether you catch a cold or have the flu:
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Symptom
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Cold
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A/H1N1 flu
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|
Fever
|
rare
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usually present (A temperature of 100℉/37.8 ℃ or higher for three to four days is associated with the flu.)
|
|
Coughing
|
mucus-producing
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non-mucus producing
|
|
Body aches
|
slight
|
severe
|
|
Stuffy nose
|
common
|
uncommon
|
|
Chills
|
uncommon
|
common
|
|
Tiredness
|
fairly mild
|
moderate to severe
|
|
Sneezing
|
common
|
uncommon
|
|
Headache
|
uncommon
|
very common
|
|
Sore throat
|
common
|
uncommon
|
|
Chest discomfort
|
mild
|
severe
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