DepEd Advisory on Influenza A (H1N1)
Enclosure to DepEd Memorandum No. 206, s. 2009
What is Influenza A (H1N1)? What causes it?
Influenza A is caused by a novel virus that resulted from the re-assortment of four (4) viruses from pigs, humans and birds. It is the most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans, including the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic which killed 50 – 100 million people worldwide.
What are the signs and symptoms of Influenza A (H1N1)?
Similar to that symptoms of regular flu such as:
- Fever
- Headache
- Lack of appetite
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- Cough
Other Signs:
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
How is Influenza A (H1N1) transmitted?
There is no vaccine yet to protect humans from the virus. However the following measures should be done to prevent infection:
- 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 by:
- Having at least 8 hours of sleep
- Being physically active
- Managing your stress
- Drinking plenty of fluids
- Eating nutritious foods
From now on everybody with fever and signs of infection should not go to school or work and should avoid being near other people
What are the DOH Referral Center 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
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