“President Obama has formally declared the Swine Flu outbreak a national emergency. By declaring it a state of emergency, hospitals will be allowed to move off-site to treat those affected and provide more accessible care to those seeking the vaccine.” [Full Article] The H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine is a pandemic (spread over a large region[s]), so it’s important to be cautious no matter where you go. The first line of defense is to try and get vaccinated when available to them. Also it is good to take these precautions according to the CDC:
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand rub.*
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you are sick with flu-like illness, CDC recommends that you stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Your fever should be gone without the use of a fever-reducing medicine.) Keep away from others as much as possible to keep from making others sick.
In regards to going to the gym where there is a large amount of people in a closed area certain safety measures should also be taken.
- Wipe down equipment before and after use.
- Take a shower or wash hands before leaving the gym.
- Always use hand sanitizer in between exercises (usually readily available)
- Lastly STAY HOME !! if you have any signs/symptoms of illness
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