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Advisory to the General public regarding Influenza and other
Respiratory Illnesses
In view of the recent media reports of surge in respiratory illness among children in
China and taking note of the WHO statement on these reported cases, the increase in
respiratory illness among children is attributed to usual causes like Infuenza, Mycoplasma
pneumonia, SARS-CoY-2, ee and not due to any other unusual pathogen,
Seasonal flu is an infectious disease that spreads from person to person through the
cough or sneeze of a person with the fu, or through contact with droplets,
(© This self-limiting disease lasts for 57 days and causes lov morbidity and
mortality. At risk populations include infants, the elderly, pregnant women,
immunocompromised and those taking long-term medications, particularly
steroids would require hospitalization.
(© Fever, chills, malaise, loss of appetite, myalgia, nausea, sneezing and dry cough
lasting several days and sudden onset of malaise are common symptoms of this
disease which may last up to 3 weeks in high-risk populations,
In this regard, the following Do's and Dont's are given to the public fr prevention and
‘control of Influenza and other such respiratory illnesses.
DO’s and Dont’s
(© Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue when you cough or
‘Wash your hands often with soap and water.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth unnecessarily.
Avoid visiting crowded places and if visitng such places use a face mask.
Maintain basic minimum distance from persons affected with fue.
Sleep adequately, be physically active and deal with stress effectively
Drink plenty of water and eat nutritious food
Avoid spitting in public.
Avoid travel to places with high incidence of Influenza and other respiratory
illnesses
By I YOU THINK YOU HAVE INFLUENZA/FLU:
+ Visit the nearest Govt, Health Care Centre if the Infuenza Like Miness
{ALD occas.
+ Stay at home, do not travel or go to work or shool; Use face mask for
protection.
+ Avoid close contact with others for at least 7 days after your
symptoms begin o until you have been symptom-free fer 24 hours,
whichever is longer.
+ Report to nearest Govt Health facility if symptoms aggravate; the
symptoms being fever, chills, malaise, loss of appetite, body aches,
nausea, sneezing and prolonged dry cough typically in connection
witha sudden onset of illness
+ The high risk population may experience the symptoms up to 3
weeks.
+ Do not self medicate or take medicines J anitbioitis without
consulting your doctor, and follow the medical advice appropriately.
+ IDSP-NCDC Advisory on Seasonal Flu is attached to this document
for information of pubic.
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