Pandemic Flu Preparation
H1N1 A commonly known as swine flu is proving to be the biggest medical challenge of all times. It is a respiratory illness, first detected in Mexico in early March. It is understood to be a compounded virus carrying human, avian and swine influenza strains. Humans have no immunity against this virus. It has crossed all political and geographical boundaries and has spread to all continents except Antarctica. There have been many cases of hospitalizations and also deaths resulting from this flu. As of now there is no vaccine available against swine flu and in the times of global travel and global trade, it is imperative that pandemic flu preparation should be given serious thought.
The World Health Organization has declared swine flu as a global pandemic and it is anticipated that a huge chunk of human population will be affected by this lethal virus. Elderly people, very young children, pregnant women and people with other chronic ailments like diabetes or asthma are at increased risk of developing severe complications if affected by this flu, though it can be avoided if detected on time. A throat or nose culture done at a government approved laboratory can determine if a person is affected with swine flu.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the seasonal flu and affected people might exhibit coughing or sneezing, running noses, sore throats, fever, chills, headaches, body aches or even diarrhea or vomiting. It spreads via cough drops released by affected people while coughing or sneezing. It can also be contracted if objects used by affected persons are touched and then the nose or mouth is accidentally touched. Pandemic flu preparation is a must for governments and individuals.
Medical practitioners worldwide recommend that it is very important to avoid crowded places, avoid travel if possible, and wear special N95 masks in crowded places, boost immune systems with the help of proper diet and exercise and to maintain hygiene everywhere. Washing hands often and disinfecting the surroundings is critical. Smittstopp is a scientific solution to make homes, schools, offices, clinics, hospitals and even vehicles virus proof. It is a Swedish product, available in spray form. All that is needed is to spray it on any surface and wipe off once.
Smittstopp is formulated on the latest invention, cationic polymers. These are positively charged polymers which attract all negatively charged particles. Once Smittstopp is sprayed, it forms an invisible, water resistant film of cationic polymers and all viruses and bacteria, being negatively charged, are attracted to the film, only to stick to it and die. This means that there is no fear of further multiplication of the viruses. Being water resistant, it proves to be very cost effective also as compared to any other disinfectant.
Smittstopp can prove to be a very useful measure in pandemic flu preparation because it is guaranteed to kill all viruses including the swine flu virus. Schools, hospitals, offices and homes alike can benefit from the use of this revolutionary product. It can be safely sprayed on utensils, kitchen counters, workstations, desks, toilets, door handles, vehicles and clothes to eliminate the risk of swine flu virus breeding on any of these surfaces. An ordinary surgical mask can become as good as a special N95 mask if treated with Smittstopp.