Influenza

1. What is Influenza A H1N1?
It is a new strain of virus that spreads from human to human quickly.


2. How does it spread?
It spreads through people with flu, coughing and sneezing.


3. Which countries in Asia have people with Influenza A H1N1?
The countries in Asia that have people with influenza A are Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia and Thailand.


4. Do you think the taking of temperature is effective in preventing Influenza A H1N1? Why?
Yes. It is because we can be ready to know who has influenza.


5. What other preventive measures are being taken to stop the spread of this disease in
Singapore?
The other ways are to wear a mask and to keep people with influenza at home.


6. What are you doing to prevent the spread of Influenza A H1N1 disease?
We will cover our mouths when we sneeze or cough.