甲型H1N1禽流感研究 - UN Swine Flu presentation - A H1 N1.ppt

Influenza A H1 N1 Prepared by Dr Alissar Rady, WHO Lebanon Influenza VirusTypes A and B Seasonal Influenza A public health problem each year Usually some immunity built up from previous exposures to the same subtype Infants and elderly most at risk Influenza Pandemics Appear in the human population rarely and unpredictably Human population lacks any immunity All age groups, including healthy young adults Prerequisites for pandemic influenza A H1N1 :new virus The 2009 H1N1 virus is a hybrid of swine, avian and human strains Influenza A (H1N1) Signs and Symptoms Swine flu The entire purpose is to limit exposure“ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hopes to have a vaccine to manufacturers within 6 months (??) Non-pharmaceutical Interventions Cough etiquette Respiratory etiquette Cover nose / mouth when coughing or sneezing Hand washing! Voluntary Isolation Separation and restricted movement of ill persons with contagious disease (often in a hospital setting and Primarily individual level) Isolate severe and mild cases Location of isolation (home, hospital) depends on several factors (severity of illness, the number of affected persons, the domestic setting) Do not wait for lab confirmation Plan for large number of severe cases Provide medical and social care Voluntary Quarantine Separation and restricted movement of well persons presumed exposed Identification of contacts Often at home, but may be designated residential facility or hospital Applied at the individual or community level Regular health monitoring is essential part of quarantine Self-health monitoring and reporting Hand Washing Method Wet hands with clean (not hot) water Apply soap Rub hands together for at least 20 seconds Rinse with clean water Dry with disposable towel or air dry Use towel to turn off faucet Alcohol-based Hand Rubs Effective if hands not visibly soiled More costly than soap water Method Apply appropriate (3ml) amount to palms R