Swine 'flu - What can you do?

The three main MoH recommendations for stopping the spread of germs are:

Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly and help your children to do the same:

• Wet your hands with water and apply soap.
• Rub hands to make a lather and scrub all surfaces.
• Continue for 20 seconds.
• Rinse hands well under running water.
• Dry your hands.
• If possible use a towel to turn off the tap.

Avoiding contact with sick people and reducing time spent in crowed settings

Covering coughs and sneezes

Signs and symptoms of the new Influenza A (H1N1) virus are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and can include: 

• fever
• cough
• sore throat
• runny or stuffy nose
• body aches
• headache
• chills
• fatigue.

Some people also experience diarrhoea and vomiting.