Health Minister’s Update on the First Case of Influenza A (H1N1) in Singapore

Singapore Health Minister Khaw Boon Wan updates on the first case of Influenza A (H1N1) in Singapore. Minister commended the patient and GP for been responsible in ensuring that the necessary precautions are taken and within 6 hours after the patient touchdown, she is been detected and warded.

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Swine Flu Info & Tips (Influenza A[H1N1])

In this video, Dr. Roberta Luskin-Hawk, Chairperson, Department of Medicine, and Section Chief, Infectious Disease, Saint Joseph Hospital, describes the symptoms of Influenza A, how to protect yourself, and where to turn for help if you become ill.

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A New Influenza virus Alert h1n1 swine flu may 14 2009

reported internationally as well. Its thought that novel influenza A (H1N1) flu spreads in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread; mainly through the coughs and sneezes of people who are sick with the virus. Its 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 …

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