A moderate or severe outbreak of flu can cause a large number of people sick in a short period of time, alternating the operation of society, services, and straining health services. The school community should be informed and prepared. These are to promote effective measures to prevent transmission of influenza virus and other diseases.
1. Promote handwashing. hands not only spread germs that cause diarrhea, but can also be the vehicle of transmission of respiratory infections such as influenza. A healthy person can be infected by touching your nose, eyes or mouth after your hands have touched an object new-or surface contaminated with the influenza virus. Schools should promote hygiene routine of hand washing with soap and water for about 40 to 60 seconds, scrubbing between fingers, and air dry or clean towel, preferably disposable paper.
2. Promote good coughing and sneezing. flu virus can be transmitted through droplets that remain suspended in the air by talking, coughing or sneezing. To reduce the spread, teach students to be covered with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, rather than hands, and throw the tissue away immediately after. It is advisable to always wash hands after using a handkerchief. If no tissues are available, should be covered with the sleeve of the forearm. Being well prepared can make a difference at the time of responding to outbreaks of influenza. New behaviors take time to become routine. Each community has the opportunity and responsibility to prepare. Taken E-FluInfo, OPS, ELECTRONIC regional newsletter. For more information: http / /: www.paho.org
1. Promote handwashing. hands not only spread germs that cause diarrhea, but can also be the vehicle of transmission of respiratory infections such as influenza. A healthy person can be infected by touching your nose, eyes or mouth after your hands have touched an object new-or surface contaminated with the influenza virus. Schools should promote hygiene routine of hand washing with soap and water for about 40 to 60 seconds, scrubbing between fingers, and air dry or clean towel, preferably disposable paper.
2. Promote good coughing and sneezing. flu virus can be transmitted through droplets that remain suspended in the air by talking, coughing or sneezing. To reduce the spread, teach students to be covered with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, rather than hands, and throw the tissue away immediately after. It is advisable to always wash hands after using a handkerchief. If no tissues are available, should be covered with the sleeve of the forearm. Being well prepared can make a difference at the time of responding to outbreaks of influenza. New behaviors take time to become routine. Each community has the opportunity and responsibility to prepare. Taken E-FluInfo, OPS, ELECTRONIC regional newsletter. For more information: http / /: www.paho.org
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