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Medtecs Introduces Anti-Flu Items
2009/09/07
Medtecs Introduces Various Products to Protect Against the H1N1 Flu Virus
2009/04/27; Updated 2009/09/07
A.UNDERSTANDING THE FLU
(a)What is flu
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Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease caused by RNA viruses of the familyOrthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses), that affects birds and mammals (including human).
The flu is similar to the common cold but its symptoms are usually much more severe.
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(b) What is the H1N1 Flu
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The current 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, or “swine flu” as it was called early on, is caused by a novel strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1. This new type of virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009, and has spread from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the H1N1 outbreak to be pandemic;
On August 28, 2009, the WHO issued a statement urging people in the northern hemisphere to be prepared for the second wave of the H1N1 pandemic as autumn approaches.
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(c) How Does the H1N1 Flu Virus Spread
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The main route of transmission of the new H1N1virus seems to be similar to seasonal flu: from person to person through droplets that are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose
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(d)Symptoms of the H1N1 Flu
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Symptoms of the H1N1 flu are like regular flu symptoms that include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Other symptoms may include diarrhea and vomiting.
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B. FIGHTING AGAINST THE H1N1 FLU
(a)Prevention is Better than treatment.
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The best way to deal with H1N1 flu is to prevent getting it in the first place because the current seasonal flue vaccine provided little, if any, protection against the H1N1 flu. In addition, be sure to:
- wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water, or with an alcohol-based hand rub;
- maintain a healthy lifestyle by getting adequate sleep, eating properly and staying physically active;
- avoid close contact with people who might be ill, and
- avoid going to places that are crowded or poorly ventilated.
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Medtecs Offers the Following Anti-Flu Products to Better Protect You and Your Loved Ones:
| 1. Face Masks - Standard ..........Link |
| 2. Face Masks -Tie-Back ..........Link |
| 3. Face Masks - N88 Protective ..........Link |
| 4. Shoe Covers - Standard ..........Link |
| 5. Shoe Covers - Anti-Slip ..........Link |
| 6. Headwear - Bouffant Caps..........Link |
| 7. Head-Wear - Surgeon Caps ..........Link |
| 8. Gowns - Standard Fluid-Repellent ..........Link |
| 9. Gowns - Exclusive L2 SMMS Fluid-Resistant ..........Link |
| 10. Coveralls - Impervious Breathable Hood ..........Link |
| 11.Gowns - Exclusive L3 SMMS Fluid-ResistantSurgical .Link |
| 12. Scrubs - SMS Pants ..........Link |
C. WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE H1N1 FLU SYMPTOMS
If you have flu symptoms, stay home. You may be ill for a week or longer and you should keep away from others as much as possible, including avoiding travel and not going to work or school. However, if you are in one of the groups at high risk of severe disease or flu-related complications, contact your doctor at the first sign of flu-like illness.
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