关于猪流感的英语作文.

关于猪流感的英语作文.
关于猪流感的英语作文.

关于猪流感的英语作文.
Swine flu has yet to escalate into a global pandemic,but here's what to do if it does
5 Ways to Protect Yourself (and Others) from Swine Flu
Experts say that the steps you should take to shield yourself from swine flu are not much different than those you might take to ward off seasonal flu.
1.Don't touch your face
Above all,keep your hands away from your eyes,mouth and nose,all of which serve as pathways for the virus to enter your respiratory tract,says Allison Aiello,an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan School of Public Health in Ann Arbor.
2.Wash your hands
If you must touch your face,scrub your hands,getting under the fingernails and inside all crevices,for 20 to 30 seconds with hot soap and water beforehand,Aiello says."In addition to dislodging dirt that may contain virus particles,soaps contain surfactants [the primary components of detergents] which can damage the lipid [fat] protecting virus particles," she explains.Soap should therefore be effective against all flu viruses.
3.Use a hand sanitizer
No sink nearby?Then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer,Aiello advises.About a quarter-size spot,rubbed all over the hands until the sanitizer evaporates (usually 10 to 15 seconds),should do it.Alcohol can inactivate viruses by destroying the structure of their proteins,she notes.
4.Cover your nose and mouth
When someone sneezes or coughs,liquid droplets packing flu viruses can travel as far as three feet (one meter) through the air and descend on your nose or mouth,so it's best to maintain at least an arm's-length distance when talking to someone who shows signs of infection,says Louise Dembry,director of epidemiology at Yale–New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.And to protect others,cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze,and clean your hands afterward,she says,noting that viruses can remain infectious for hours,if not longer,when they linger on the skin or other surfaces such as keyboards and subway poles.
5.Consider buying a mask in case you need it in the future
From press photos,it seems that Mexico's entire population has donned surgical masks,but the verdict is still out on how effective they are in stemming the spread of flu,according to Aiello.Some research suggests that masks—either the surgical variety or respirators called N95's specially designed to filter out water droplets containing viruses—reduce the risk of contracting the flu or other respiratory pathogens by as much as 80 percent,but research by Aiello's team suggests that masks do little unless used in conjunction with diligent hand washing.
According to the U.S.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,there is "extremely limited" data on the effectiveness of face masks and respirators for blocking flu spread in communities.The agency suggests,however,that people consider using them when it's impossible to avoid "crowded settings or close contact with others" in areas where swine flu transmission has been confirmed:face masks for crowded places and respirators for situations that involve close contact with people who have respiratory infections (caring for a sick family member,for example).

Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, sparking a growing outbreak of...

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Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origin that was first detected in April, 2009. The virus is infecting people and is spreading from person-to-person, sparking a growing outbreak of illness in the United States. An increasing number of cases are being reported internationally as well. It's still uncertain at this time how severe this novel H1N1 outbreak will be in terms of illness and death compared with other influenza viruses. Because this is a new virus, most people will not have immunity to it, and illness may be more severe and widespread as a result. In addition, currently there is no vaccine to protect against this novel H1N1 virus. Currently, the best way to stay free from this virus is to wash your hands properly, and avoid going to the big crowd. At the same time, we should do more exercise so that we can build up our immune systems.

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Flu, or influenza is a contagious disease caused by influenza virus. If you have high fever (39-40 ºC), headache, severe cough, extreme fatigue, aches and pain, you may have flu. Unlike a common ...

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Flu, or influenza is a contagious disease caused by influenza virus. If you have high fever (39-40 ºC), headache, severe cough, extreme fatigue, aches and pain, you may have flu. Unlike a common cold, flu causes severe illness and life-threatening complications in many people.
流感是由流感过滤性病毒引起的传染病，传染性极高，患者会有发烧的情况，而且达到摄氏39至40度，并有头痛、严重咳嗽、极度疲倦、骨痛及肌肉痛等徵状。流感跟伤风最大的分别是流感可以引起严重疾病，甚至是致命的并发症。

When is the best time to get a flu vaccination?
什麼是注射流感疫苗的最佳时候？

Vaccination should happen before the flu season every year when the new vaccine becomes available, but it will never be too late to get vaccinated even during the flu season.
每年大约八月至九月期间，当新一年度的流感疫苗到达香港时，便是我们接受疫苗注射的最佳时候，我们可以因此在流感高峰期前得到保护，而且可以维持一年。

Is the flu vaccine safe?
流感疫苗安全吗？

The vaccine will not give you flu. It contains noninfectious killed virus, but merely alerts the body to the threat of the virus.
Flu vaccines are well tolerated and safe. The most frequently associated reaction is mild soreness at the injection site that can last for 24 to 48 hours.
流感疫苗十分安全。它的主要成份是一些已被完全杀死的流感病毒，所以绝不会致病。流感疫苗的功效是令身体自动产生抗体抵御流感病毒的入侵。
在注射疫苗后，最常见的反应只是注射的部位有轻微的痛楚和红肿，而且一般不会持超过24至48小时。

What will flu vaccination do for me?
流感疫苗对我们有什麼好处？

- Life-saving for people at risk
- Avoidance of illness and hospitalization
- Avoidance of absenteeism from work or spoiling holidays
- Reduction of the risk of transmitting flu to family members, friends or co-workers
- 减低高危人仕由流感引至的死亡率
- 避免因流感而生病入院
- 避免因流感而不能上班、上学、甚至浪费计划好了的宝贵假期
- 减少把流感病毒传给家人、朋友或同事的机会

Why should I get a flu shot every year?
为什麼每年都要接受流感疫苗防疫注射？

The flu viruses are constantly changing. Generally, new influenza virus strains circulate every flu season, so each year, before flu season, the most active viruses are identified by WHO and included in a new vaccine formula in order to offer the best protection.
流感病毒经常变种。一般来说，每个流感季节也有新品种的流感病毒出现。因此每年在流感季节前，世界卫生组织都会找出最活跃的流感病毒，以用作制造新疫苗的配方。而且流感免疫力会随时间降低，一年后可能会降低至没有保护作用的水平，因此我们必须每年重新注射流感疫苗。

Who is at high risk of developing complications?
哪些人仕是流感高危群？

Some people are at an increased risk of developing life threatening complications if they contact flu, e.g. the elderly, adults and children who have diabetes, asthma, and chronic heart, lung and kidney disease.
他们包括长者，糖尿病患者，哮喘病患者，心脏病患者，肺病患者或肾病患者等。这些人患上流感后，会特别容易出现严重疾病或致命的并发症。

Who is not suitable for vaccination?
哪些人仕不适宜注射流感疫苗？

People who are hypersensitive to active substances, to any of the excipients, to eggs, chicken proteins, neomycin, formaldehyde and octoxinol 9. Immunisation should be postponed in patients with febrile illness or acute infection.
凡对鸡蛋，新霉素，甲醛，辛苯昔醇9或曾对流感疫苗有过敏反应者，都不宜接受流感疫苗注射。如注射当日有发烧，或急性感染的情况，请於病愈后接受注射。

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