Influenza

Infectious disease caused by viruses. There are types A, B and C. The types that are most frequently infected people are type A Hong Kong, Russia A and B. Highly contagious, usually often infecting entire families, classmates, etc.. Symptoms are more severe than a normal flu.

Fever: is quite high, and lasts about 3 to 7 days. Fever can download over 1 or 2 days later she reappears. The fever comes and goes.

Whole body: drowsiness, lack of appetite.

Pain: headache, joints, muscles, etc..

Belly: frequently arise pains, vomiting and diarrhea.

Examination

With a cotton swab, etc., cut up a bit of the material of the throat or nose to check for viruses. It takes about 20 minutes.

Treatment

Uses drugs to fight the virus.

Care should be taken at home

Home: at first, rest at home. Even if the fever sag, do not go away to school.

Temperature: temperature.

Food: if you can eat, give food for easy digestion. Give plenty of fluids.

Bathroom: Avoid until the fever passes

* Consult your doctor if you notice anything unusual.

Prevention

The Secretariat for Promotion, Primary Care and Health Surveillance and Promotion of Health Superintendence disclose information about swine flu (H1N1 virus).

The University Gama Filho, through the initiative of the Integrated Public Health (NISC), aiming to contribute to the health of the population, passes instructions and makes the alert for the whole society be careful!

Basic information:

- Viruses that cause influenza can survive 2-8 hours places like doorknobs, desks, railings, etc.. Then, wash your hands frequently and vigorously; use soap and water and scrub between your fingers. You have to wash for 20 seconds, which is the time it takes you to sing "Happy Birthday" two times;

- Avoid getting touching your eyes, nose and mouth if you have your hand leaning somewhere with the virus, you can become contaminated;

- Cherish your health: sleep well, avoid stress, exercise and eat healthy foods;

- Avoid crowded places and keep the environment fresh with the windows open;

- Do not use cups, cutlery and towels used by others without first washing them with soap and water.

For more information on disease prevention, prevention vejadicas the Ministry of Health

Now if you are with the virus, prevent it from spreading to your family and friends. The recommendations are:

- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, throw the used tissue in the trash, then wash your hands or pass alcohol gel rub until it disappears;

- If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze in your arm or sleeve, not hands;

- Try to stay at home for seven days and avoid hugs, kisses and handshakes.

For more details on the H1N1 virus, check the Protocols Influenza - Diagnosis and treatment. Preventive measures for health services, organized by the Secretariat of Health Care - Superintendent of Units Owned by the Secretariat and the Hospital Care, Emergency Department.