Entry 16: Influenza A H1N1

Influenza A H1N1 is a virus contracted by pigs. It spreads when a pig contracts the virus and the pig is then eaten by humans or comes in contact with humans the virus is transmitted and the person will pass it on to other people.China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia ,Laos and Vietnam. In many countries, schools have been closed down to prevent or try to slow down the spread of the virus, trace travel history to infected countries so that such people who do so will be quarantined, they have also advised people to avoid crowded places and to have high standards of hygiene so as to not get infected with the influenza. Initially, it was thought that high fever was one of the symptoms of H1N1 but recently, it has recently been discovered that it was not necessary the case as low fever could also been a symptom. however, i believe its necessary to take our temperature as a precautionary measure. Singapore has requested people to declare their travel history honestly so that prior notice will slow down community spread of the virus, we are also told to stay a metre away from each other as well. I wash my hands regularly and keep good hygeine.