The Project - A Influenza H1N1 ( Ru Yi )

According to Word Web , "Influenza" means an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease . It is also synonyms as flu . Therefore , A Influenza H1N1 is also consider as a flu disease .
I found some information from http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/4/28/nation/20090428132524&sec=nation . Below are some of the information from the page :
The defination of A (H1N1) Influenza is respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. It regularly causes high flu outbreaks in pigs but with low death rates. There are four main sub-types of the virus, but the most recent isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses. However, Influenza A (H1N1) viruses do not typically infect humans though they do occur through close proximity or contact with infected pigs or contaminated areas. Cases of human-to-human spread have been documented.
The symptoms of A (H1N1) Influenza are similar to those of regular flu such as fever, lethargy, runny nose, cough, sore throat, lack of appetite, vomiting and even diarrhoea in some cases.
This strain of disease is not seen before . Flu mutates constantly, so it is common for new strains to emerge. Pigs can also be infected with both human and avian influenza, and the current circulating A (H1N1) flu strain appears to contain genetic elements from all three.
So far , the A (H1N1) flu is resistant to two common drugs which are Amantadine and Rimantadine. The A (H1N1) flu viruses are very different from human H1N1 viruses. Therefore, vaccines for human seasonal flu would not provide protection. However, a “seed vaccine” has been specifically tailored to this swine flu and will be manufactured if officials deem it necessary.
People with the A (H1N1) influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic. It is possible for them to be constagious for up to seven days following the onset of the illness. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.Yet,there is no vaccine available right now to protect against the A (H1N1) flu.
We can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza by covering our nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or handkerchief when we cough or sneeze and throw the tissue in the waste basket after we use it. Secondly,wash our hands often with soap and water, especially after we cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also helpful too . Thirdly, try to avoid close contact with sick people. If he or she gets sick with influenza, stay at home and limit contact with others to prevent the disease from infecting them. Next, avoid touching our eyes, nose or mouth. Then, consult our nearest healthcare facility if you think you have any of the symptoms.
In Malaysia, the Health Ministry’s operations room in Putrajaya has started a 24-hour monitoring of the situation. The public can call 03-8881 0200/300 for enquiries. For those who just returned from Latin American countries and found to have flu-like symptoms will be quarantined. Besides , health ministry officials are conducting health screenings on passengers arriving from the United States.Thermal scanners will be placed at international airports to speed up the screening process for A (H1N1) flu. Furthermore, public and private medical practitioners have been instructed to report to the district health office if any patient with influenza-like illnesses or severe pneumonia symptoms and who had travelled to the affected countries after April 17.
For more information, please visit the Health Ministry (http://www.moh.gov.my/) or call the Ministry's hotline at (03) 8881-0200/300.