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Using a tissue to cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. |
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Disposing of used tissues promptly and carefully. |
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Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to your face, or to other people. |
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Cleaning hard surfaces (eg kitchen worktops, door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product. |
You can also prepare now and in the build-up to a possible pandemic by:
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Confirming a network of "flu friends" – friends and relatives who could help you if you fall ill. They could collect medicines and other supplies for you so you don’t have to leave home and possibly spread the virus. |
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Having a stock of food and other supplies available at home that will last for two weeks, in case you and your family are ill. I have flu-like symptoms - what should I do?
People with symptoms and others at risk will be assessed by their GP. If antivirals are required, the GP will probably contact the local health protection unit, which is co-ordinating the distribution of antivirals. Ref. http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/04April/Pages/Swineflulatest.aspx
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BBC Health Series: excellent
informative articles to explore:
DICTIONARY OF HEALTHCARE TOPICS: BBC has a useful and easy-to-explore online library of medical notes. Choose a topic in the A - Z classificcation index, e.g. epilepsy. The explanations/descriptions read like a news bulletin and are easy to follow. It provides further links for more comprehensive information on any illness/condition/etc. By arrangement with BBC IMASA obtained permission to use this link on our website: click: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/medical_notes/default.stm
IMASA COMMUNITY SERVICE
Background
Health Service
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IMA Clinic activities
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Disease Profile
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Target Population
Legacy of the past.
Poor/Needy/Destitute/Underprivileged.
Poor socioeconomic status.
Sanitation
Electricity
Overcrowding
Unemployment
Informal settlements
Inaccessibility to health care.
Little or no service at all.
Areas of Operation
Kwazulu-Natal
Gauteng
Western Cape
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Updated on 02-01-2010 |