H1N1

1. What is Influenza A H1N1?
Influenza A (H1N1) is a new illness to people.This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. This virus is spreading from person-to –person, probably in much the same way that the regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.
2. How does it spread?
This virus is thought to spread in the same way that seasonal flu does. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
3. Which countries in Asia have people with Influenza A H1N1?
Malaysia, japan and Australia.
4. How do countries try to prevent the spread of this disease?
wash their hand.
5. Do you think the taking of temperature is effective in preventing Influenza A H1N1? Why?
yes they can see weather we are sick.
6. What other preventive measures are being taken to combat the spread of this disease in Singapore?
Don't go to school went you are ill.