Influenza A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) is a new virus causing illness in people.  This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States.  This virus is spreading from person-to –person, probably in much the same way that the regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Influenza A (H1N1) is fatal to humans

Signs and symptoms in humans

    - similar to the symptoms of regular flu such as

• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Lack of appetite
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Cough

     
    - Vomitting or nausea
    - Diarrhea 

Mode of Transmission

    - Exposure to droplets from the cough and sneeze of the infected person
    Influenza A (H1N1) is not transmitted by eating thoroughly cooked pork.

Prevention

    - Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
    - Always wash hands with soap and water
    - Use alcohol- based hand sanitizers
    - Avoid close contact with sick people
    - Increase your body's resistance
      - Have at least 8 hours of sleep
      - Be physically active
      - Manage your stress
      - Drink plenty of fluids
      - Eat nutritious food 

DOH Hospitals designated as Referral Centers for Emerging and
Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

National Referral Center

Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM)
Alabang, Muntinlupa, Metro Manila
Tel No. 809-7599

Sub-national Referral Center

A. Luzon and Metro Manila
   San Lazaro Hospital
   Quiricada St., Sta. Cruz, Manila
   Tel. No. (02) 732-3776 to 78

   Lung Center of the Philippines
   Quezon Avenue, Quezon CIty
   Tel. No. (02) 924-6101 / 924-0707

B. Visayas
  
   Vicente Sotto Medical Center
   Cebu City
   Tel. No. (032)-253-9891 / 254-0057

C. Mindanao

   Davao Medical Center
   Bajada, Davao City
   Tel. No. (082) 221-6574

Satellite Referral Hospitals
   
Regional Hospitals/Medical Centers of 16 regions