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H5N1 has caused infections in humans, poultry, wild birds and other animals. And it's no longer just Asia's problem. The virus has spread rapidly to the Middle East, Europe and Africa and experts are anticipating the arrival of the virus in the United States by fall or sooner. There are three main ways in which scientists believe avian influenza will arrive in North America. One, by commercial transport — egg products, illegal and legally (imported) birds, or smuggled meat. The second is on the wings of migratory birds. Those would be birds that come from Asia and intermingle with birds from Alaska. The third way would be people — the arrival of someone who is ill. It will probably come to this country on an airplane with someone who is sick or incubating the virus. Unlike the annual flu virus, an H5N1 Bird Flu Pandemic has a mortality rate of 50%. Experts predict that a vaccine could take more than six months to develop and distribute from the start of a pandemic. In addition, antiviral drugs like Tamiflu are already in scarce supply and may not be effective.

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H5N1 has caused infections in humans, poultry, wild birds and other animals. And it's no longer just Asia's problem. The virus has spread rapidly to the Middle East, Europe and Africa and experts are anticipating the arrival of the virus in the United States by fall or sooner. There are three main ways in which scientists believe avian influenza will arrive in North America. One, by commercial transport — egg products, illegal and legally (imported) birds, or smuggled meat. The second is on the wings of migratory birds. Those would be birds that come from Asia and intermingle with birds from Alaska. The third way would be people — the arrival of someone who is ill. It will probably come to this country on an airplane with someone who is sick or incubating the virus. Unlike the annual flu virus, an H5N1 Bird Flu Pandemic has a mortality rate of 50%. Experts predict that a vaccine could take more than six months to develop and distribute from the start of a pandemic. In addition, antiviral drugs like Tamiflu are already in scarce supply and may not be effective.

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Avian Influenza "Bird Flu" The Facts & Guides

AvianFlu.gov The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza

Avian InFluenze (Bird Flu) (CDC) Center for Disease Control and Prevention Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza

Avian InFluenze The World Health Organization (WHO) frequently asked questions Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza

Bird Flu (Avian Influenza) (Mayo Clinic) Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)

H5N1 Avian Flu Virus Vaccine Induces Immune Responses in Healthy Adults (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases)

Traveler’s Health: (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) Outbreak Notice: Update: Human Infection with Avian Influenza A

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Bird Flu Mask

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Department of Homeland Security Advisory System

Question: When should N95 Bird Flu Mask or N95 Bird Flu Respirators be used?

Answer: Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu respirators are components of a number of infection control measures intended to protect consumers, and prevent the spread of the Bird Flu. These include general hygiene measures set out in local infection control manuals or Federal Mandated Bird Flu policies, and in particular efficient hand hygiene before and after contact with possible or probable cases of the Bird Flu, and with the patient’s environment. Safety Gloves, safety goggles, safety visors, safety gowns and/or safety aprons are also used (see the relevant sections of the web site that deals with (PPE) personal protective equipment in primary and secondary care and local County and Government Bird Flu policies).

Consumers should use N95 Bird Flu Respirators, correctly fitted, for contact with possible or probable cases of Bird Flu. A Bird Flu mask should be used at all time when the threat of possible infection exist and as recommended by (WHO) The World Health Organization and (CDC) The Center for Disease Control and Prevention, it is better to wear a Bird Flu mask to protect yourself when in doubt. Patients should use a Bird Flu Mask while symptomatic whether in hospital, at home or in transit. Airplane Passengers and those consumers traveling by plane, boat, commuter train, or bus should also protect themselves from the Bird Flu Virus by wearing a N95 Bird Flu Respirator at all times.

Question: Who should wear a Bird Flu Mask or Bird Flu Respirator?

Answer:

Any person whom would come into contact with a possible or probable case of Bird Flu should wear a disposable N95 rated respirator as recomended bt (WHO) The World Health Organization, (CDC) The Center for Disease Control and Prevention or you local county and Government officials. Consumers and Healthcare workers including community primary care teams, hospital clinical teams, ambulance staff, physiotherapists and other professional support staff, porters and domestic staff should all use Bird Flu Protection Respirators

. Hospital Patients with possible or probable Bird Flu Virus should wear a surgical face mask, if able to do so, when in close contact with uninfected persons. Wearing a Bird Flu mask or Bird Flu respirator is not a guarantee of protection against the Bird Flu Virus.

PLEASE READ THESE BIRD FLU SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

It is also important that the Bird Flu Respirator is protected from damage during transit. It is important to follow the instructions carefully, and to do a Bird Flu Respirator fit check each time a new respirator is worn. These fit checks outlined in the user instructions vary according to the design of the Bird Flu Respirator. Fit is critically important. The Bird Flu Respirator must seal tightly to the face or air will enter from the sides. A good fit can only be achieved if the area where the respirator seals against the skin is clean-shaven. Beards, long moustaches, and stubble may cause leaks around the respirator.

If breathing becomes difficult, the Bird Flu Respirator becomes damaged or distorted or contaminated by body fluids, or if a proper face fit cannot be maintained, go to a safe area and change the Bird Flu Respirator immediately.

The Bird Flu Respirator is one component of a number of infection control precautions. These include hand hygiene, gloves, goggles, visors, gowns or gown and apron. Protective equipment should be removed in the following order: safety gown or safety apron, Bird Flu Respirator, safety goggles, followed by safety gloves or hand hygiene.

The Bird Flu Respirator should only be removed in a safe area, away from any contaminated areas. After the Bird Flu protective equipment has been successfully removed it is particularly important to ensure that hands are washed thoroughly.

Question:

Does a beard or stubble affect the performance of a Bird Flu Respirator?

Answer:

Yes. See ‘What is the correct way to use a Bird Flu Respirator?

Question:

How do I ensure that the Bird Flu Mask fits correctly?

Answer:

It essential that you are familiar with the instructions that are supplied with the Bird Flu Respirator, as it will only offer protection if fitted correctly. Every user should be trained in the use, maintenance and care of the Bird Flu Respirator. The Bird Flu Mask should move in and out with the breaths if it is fitted correctly and there are no air leaks from the sides.

Question: How often should Bird Flu Respirator be changed?

Answer:

Bird Flu Respirators are effective for approximately 8 hours, less if masks are exposed to contaminates or become saturated with any fluids. A Bird Flu Mask used in close contact with a possible or probable Bird Flu case should be disposed of immediately after use; they should not be re-used. They should only be removed when the wearer is in a safe area, outside any contaminated areas.

Question:

What is the correct way to use a Bird Flu Mask

? The Bird Flu Mask should fit snugly over the face, with the colored side out and the metal strip (if Provided) at the top. Position the strings or elastic band to keep the mask firmly in place over the nose, mouth and chin. Mould the metallic strip to the bridge of the nose. Do not touch the mask again until it is removed. Consumers should discard the Bird Flu Mask as clinical waste according to Federal policy. Patients should place the Bird Flu Mask in a plastic bag, then into domestic waste, then wash hands. Go to a safe area and replace the Bird Flu Mask at once, if it is damaged or soiled. Follow local infection control or Federal mandated Bird Flu policies, because the Bird Flu Mask is just one of several infection control precautions. Hand hygiene is particularly important after removing the Bird Flu Mask.

Question: How often should Bird Flu Mask be changed?

Answer:

Bird Flu Mask or Bird Flu Mask used in close contact with a possible or probable Bird Flu case should be disposed of immediately after use. They should only be removed when the wearer is in a safe area, outside the patient’s room.

The length of time a patient on home isolation should wear a Bird Flu Mask before changing it depends on the quality of the mask, and how much the patient is coughing. As a guide, the Bird Flu Mask should be changed after eight hours, or sooner if it becomes saturated or breathing is difficult.

Question:

How should Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu Respirators disposed of?

Answer:

Consumers should dispose of Bird Flu Respirators Mask as clinical waste, according to local infection control policy. Patients on home isolation should place the used mask in a plastic bag, and then into domestic waste. It is important to wash hands after handling the Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu Respirators. This includes touching the Bird Flu Mask and Bird Flu Respirators while it is still being worn.

How to Avoid Swine Flu Infection

Swine flu is transmitted from pigs to humans and is one of the most deadly of the flu viruses. You might have noticed people wearing surgical masks in areas of Mexico. Clusters of swine flu are found in areas all over the country and in Mexico, and is currently under investigation by the Center for Disease Control. Swine flu symptoms include runny nose, and fever, muscle aches, lethargy, lack of appetite, fever over 101 and sudden onset. It is difficult to distinguish from other flu types, and does require a diagnosis. Researchers are not yet sure if antivirals medicines such as tamiflu may have an affect on swine flu, but they are currently in the process of developing a vaccine to protect against the swine flu. There is no known flu medicine that works to prevent or treat Swine Flu. Unfortunately the Swine Flu is a combination of four known strains including, the avian flu, human influenza and two other viruses. This new strain of influenza is not only extremely contagious but also deadly. There are flu pandemic preparation measures you can take to ensure you do not get the swine flu.

The CDC and Canadian health officials were studying samples sent from Mexico, and some governments around Latin America said they would monitor passengers arriving on flights from Mexico. But it may be too late to contain the outbreak, given how widespread the known cases are. If the confirmed deaths are the first signs of a pandemic, then cases are probably incubating around the world by now, said Dr. Michael Osterholm, a pandemic flu expert at the University of Minnesota. In New York City, health officials say about 75 students at a Queens high school have fallen ill with flu-like symptoms and testing is under way to rule out that is the same strain of swine flu found in Mexico. Results could take several days. No vaccine specifically protects against swine flu, and it is unclear how much protection current human flu vaccines might offer.

How to Protect Yourself From Swine Flu

Keep a distance of at least 6 feet from the ill person

Wear a respirator face mask if available.

Step 1. If you are sick or have any flu-like symptoms, stay home. Do not go to school or work. Swine flu symptoms may mimic those of regular flu and cold symptoms. Wear an N95 rated mask to protect yourself and others.

Step 2. Cough or sneeze into the crook (inside elbow) of your arm. This way you do not transfer the germs to your hands and then to every object you touch. Swine flu is very contagious, and can spread easily by touching an infected object and then touching your face. A flu mask will help you avoid infection in enclosed spaces.

Step 3. Wash hands constantly to avoid swine flu. Do not touch face mask with unwashed hands. Anything you touch may be affected, so keeping hands clean will help you avoid infection.

Step 4. Carry hand sanitizer with you. If you have things others have touched, use your hand sanitizer to avoid swine flu infection.

Step 5. Touch public handles and pens as little as possible. These are loaded with germs that may carry the swine flu virus.

Step 6. When you fly, wear a protective face mask, be most diligent about following these guidelines. Transferring any flu, including swine flu, is most likely in close quarters like an airplane.

Step 7. Stay out of crowds as much as possible. Close proximity to other people will heighten your chances of to get swine flu. Wear a surgical mask in areas of high traffic concentration.

Step 8. Do not eat or drink after others without complete sanitization of containers or utensils. Swine flu can be transmitted by contact with infected eating utensils.

Step 9. Get to a doctor immediately if you develop symptoms of swine flu including high fever and body aches. Swine flu can be deadly, and it is imperative to get to a physician immediately if you think you have swine flu symptoms and think you might have contracted the swine flu virus.