Objectives

General Objective:
At the end of the 15-minute lecture-discussion, the
students will be able to acquire an in depth knowledge and
understanding about Influenza A(H1N1).

Specific Objectives:
1. To define Influenza A(H1N1).
2. To identify the causative organism.
3. To name the signs and symptoms of the disease.
4. To appreciate the importance prevention and control the
disease.
5. To enumerate the things to do when there is a suspected
case at home.
6. To recognize the emergency warning signs that need
immediate attention.
 Description
• Novel influenza A (H1N1)
is a new flu virus of swine
origin that was first
detected in April, 2009 that
may lead to death.

• The most common cause

of influenza (flu) in
humans.
 Causative
Organism
• Hemagglutinin (H) and
neuraminidase (N).

• A subtype of influenza
virus A

• Other strains of H1N1 are

endemic in pigs (swine
influenza) and in birds
(avian influenza).
 Incidence
• This new virus was first
detected in people in the
United States in April
2009.
• Other countries, including
Mexico and Canada,
Hongkong, Taiwan and
even in our country now
have reported people sick
with this new virus and
still increasing.
 Signs & Symptoms
• Fever
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Muscle or Joint pain

• Lack of appetite
• Runny Nose

• Sore Throat
• Cough
• Some cases have reported having
diarrhea, nausea & vomiting
 Mode of Transmission
• Exposure to droplets from
the cough and sneeze of
the infected person.

• Touching your mouth,

nose, or eyes after you
got incontact with
contaminated object and
infected person.
 Promotion
• Increase your body’s
resistance.

1. Have at least 8 hours of

sleep.
2. Be physically active.

3. Manage your stress.

4. Drink of plenty of fluids.

5. Eat nutritious foods.

Prevention
• Cover your nose and • Always wash hands with
mouth when coughing soap and water. (15-20
and sneezing. seconds)
• Use alcohol-based hand • Avoid close contact with
sanitizers. sick people.
Cure & Rehabilitation
 What to do if there is sick
person at home?
• Immediately bring the sick person to a doctor.

• Provide a separate room in the house. If this is not

possible, keep the patient at least 1 meter away from
other family members.

• Use surgical mask when caring for the sick person.

• Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly after
each contact with the sick person.
• Have proper ventilation where the sick person stays.

• Keep the environment clean.

 Emergency Warning
In children
Signs
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish or gray skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child does not want to
be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with
fever and worse cough
 Emergency Warning
Signs
In adult
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent vomiting
• Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with
fever and worse cough