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Patients suffering from an inflammatory disease such as psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis show changes in the immune system therefore often need medication that can affect the immune resistance.
The Working Group ‘influenza and chronic diseases’ of the Interministerial Commissioner Influenza think that users of these medications are at increased risk of influenza A/H1N1 (Swine flu).
The working group recommends patients Swine Flu use vaccination. Patients with influenza-like symptoms are strongly advised to consult their doctor. When they are hit by the influenza A/H1N1 (Swine Flu), these patients benefit from antiviral treatment.
Patients at risk will be a priority for vaccination with the free H1N1 swine flu vaccine.
Which countries will receive the drug, and how will they be selected?
WHO has arranged the first deployment of antiviral drugs from the WHO stockpile to 72 countries. Priority was given to vulnerable countries, taking into consideration national manufacturing and procurement capacity. As necessary, other countries will be supported through regional office stockpiles.
Current information on Swine Flu
For current information on influenza H1N1 (Swine Flu), both patients and doctors rely on the website of the World Health Organization.
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I have been selling Colloidal Silver in London now for a long time as I used to suffer from Eczema and was so impressed with the results that I started producing and selling it myself. There has been excellent feedback from people suffering from Psoriasis and Eczema and a lot of enthusiasm in treating H1N1.
Thanks for the quick reply man! I will read at WHO. Greatings from Italy
Hi Lennard,
You can prevent getting infected by avoiding close contact with people who show influenza-like symptoms.
And taking the following measures:
•avoid touching your mouth and nose;
•clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis (especially if touching the mouth and nose, or surfaces that are potentially contaminated);
•avoid close contact with people who might be ill;
•reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible;
•improve airflow in your living space by opening windows;
•practise good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active.
If you’re not sick you do not have to wear a mask.
For all the tips of what you can do to prevent being infected please visit the WHO website and read the following page: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/frequently_asked_questions/what/en/index.html
Thanks and take care!
Sebastiaan
Hi i was wondering how can i protect from getting a swine flu. Saw that people use a paper masks on the face but those do not seem to be reliable in my opnion?