Swine Influenza is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs which is caused by one of several swine influenza A viruses. These are most commonly of the H1N1 subtype, but also include other subtypes such as, H1N2, H3N1 and H3N2.
As the human swine flu outbreak continues to grow, the US Center For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has provided guidance for Healthcare Workers, Laboratory Workers and those caring for patients in their home with confirmed or suspected Influenza A (H1N1) virus infection. Learn more...
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3M has developed Technical Data Bulletins specific to respirator use for exposures to the Swine Flu virus:
Advice on Respiratory Protection for exposure to the Swine Flu virus. Learn more...
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Forward planning reduces the risk of significant disruption in case of a pandemic outbreak situation. 3M's experience and competence in supporting authorities, healthcare workers and general industry can help you in pandemic preparedness planning. Learn more....
Dr. Joseph Bresee, MD, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill. See the video... (English 5:46 minutes)
The correct fitting of your respirator makes a major contribution towards ensuring that it provides effective protection, see our Respirator Fitting Video.
CDC advice, everyday actions people can take to stay healthy
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people
- Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- If you get sick, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
Useful Links:
US Center For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)
World Health Organisation
European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
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