First Case of A(H1N1) virus in the Philippines Confirmed!
Let’s now move on to the scandalous news that is banging on your TV screens and internet.We must now be aware to what is happening in our country.The Swine Flu virus is now here in the Philippines! You must take care of your self.
While i was watching on the news a while ago i had found out that the A(H1N1) commonly known as the Swine Flu virus was already in the Philippines.It was confirmed by the Department Of Health of the Philippines on this day May 22,2009.This is the first case regarding with the Swine Flu virus here in the Philippines.
What is Swine Influenza?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. The classical swine flu virus (an influenza type A H1N1 virus) was first isolated from a pig in 1930.
The carrier of this virus was a 10 year old girl who had spent her vacation in USA have a chance to visit Canada too and arrived here in the Philippines last May 18,2009.Her throat specimen was positive on the test that was made by the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine.She is now in a good condition but still on under observation.
Signs and Symptoms of H(1N1) virus:
- fever
- cough
- sore throat runny or stuffy nose
- body aches
- headache
- chills and fatigue
Here are some tips for you to avoid this kind of virus.
Prevention and Treatment
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Proper Hygiene is a must!
As a Filipino citizen you must be ware of what is happening in our country.Who knows? you might encounter this virus, let’s just take care of our self and be responsible!And i wish this Swine Flu virus will be solved soon.
36 Responses to "First Case of A(H1N1) virus in the Philippines Confirmed!"
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kakanood ko lang ng news ang sabi wala pa daw confirmed case ngayon sa pinas.. pero sana talaga wala nyan d2.. kasi baka mag mutate na naman yan.. at lalo tayong mahirapan humanap ng gamot.. naku ingatz ingatz ah..  Reply |
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Grabe! Pati sa pinas meron na. Ohmy gulayyy! Scary na ah. Hayy! We just have to take good care of ourselves now. Kawawa naman ung bata. Tss! Sis! Nalink na kita. Dee’s last blog post..Why oh why? Reply |
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If i think about this h1n1 ntatakot ako. thanks for sharing this karun napanuod ko nga sa news na confirmed na daw. Ieyel’s last blog post..I love you both. Reply |
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Di naman nakakatakot yan… virus lang yan.. ang mahirap spyware hehe! Jowk.. Di ba influenza lang yan? Internet Marketing’s last blog post..Katrina Halili needs SEOers Reply |
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confirmed n nga yan kaya kelangn maging maingat. ahehehe. thanks pala karen for commenting on my site Reply |
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thanks for sharing! Reply |
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Is the virus deadly? I’m not fully informed with this virus though I have heard of it before pa ang outbreak dito.. Does that also means we have to avoid eating pork? Honeul’s last blog post..Updates, Updates, Updates Reply |
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Kailangan na talaga mag-ingat. Yikes! Mikko’s last blog post..Flying Back to General Santos Reply |
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woah..that’s really scary. i’m scared cause i’m encountering some of the symptoms. coughing, runny nose and sore throat. waaaaah. Bianca’s last blog post..Temporarily Ended Reply |
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Better be safe than sorry. Take your vitamins! Haha! Original Blogger’s last blog post..If you’re going to sell, how much is your blog worth? Reply |
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Hay nako.. so true Ms. CandyBlush’s last blog post..Rexona Skin Light – 2 Week Challenge! Reply |
Ano ba naman yang swine swine na yan nakatuktuk pa ng pilipinas lol walang patawad haha! |
Hey! Nabalita n to sa TV, yare tyo… Nand2 n pla.. Ingat tyo lgi Reply |
Magandang araw sayo!
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There’s another news in Taiwan that a Filipina came from the Philippines with A(H1N1) virus. Ibig sabihin, there’s a possibility na hindi lang isa ang A(H1N1) case, hindi naman namomonitor ng gov’t eh. Badet’s last blog post..Hong Kong food trip Reply |
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yikes. i hope W.H.O. can stop it before it gets out of hand. phaelun’s last blog post..Finding your true career on the internet Reply |
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wew, katakot naman ang sakit na yan. sana naman wag kumalat yan dito sa bansa. nako. mahirap na. ingat na lang satin lahat. AiiRA’s last blog post..home sweet home Reply |
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eek! nooo.. take care of yourself. kinakabahan ako kasi pauwi ako ng Pilipinas 2 weeks from now. Chiui’s last blog post..Books Before Boys Reply |
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Sabi nila okay daw yung ulan ng ulan this summer as the virus would be prevented Reply |
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is there a vaccine already? that’s the only hope…^^ JDSalinger’s last blog post..Anime: Hobby? Reply |
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Recently, second case of the a(h1n1) here in the Philippines was confirmed, it’s a 50-yo something woman. I wish this health issue would die down soon just like SARS. Tin’s last blog post..Swine Flu Scare and Chalk Drawings Reply |
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thats scary! sana mawala na yan so soon. istarblog.com’s last blog post..Pink Dress Fashion for your Dog Reply |
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Prevention is better than cure at all times! RonCavitenio’s last blog post..Imus Cavite Wagayway Festival 2009 Reply |
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Nung narinig ko yan sa balita parang PATAY! yung ganung expression. nakakatakot na lumabas. Hayy Reply |
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I am terribly scared too of that swine flu. Hay, kung puede lang laging naka N95 mask everyday, gagawin ko huwag lang dapuan nito. Reply |
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Sana hindi na dumami pa ang affected dito sa pinas para madali macontain. Mahirap na pag dumami pa. Crowded pa naman dito sa pinas. Maraming population yet maliit ang land density. Madali magkakahawaan. Reply |
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Buti nalang taga province ako.. kunti lang tao dito.. hahahaha! medyo safe ako ng konti.. Jeffric Pisuena’s last blog post..SMART Promos Reply |
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i hope this wont progress to be an outbreak ++ hey, =) Reply |
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hi karun. just dropping by and want you to know that i’m back on blogging. i’ve been away for almost a month. pls drop by at my blog sometime. thanks. Reply |
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grabeh nakakatakot naman ang a-hini virus na yan dito sa pilipinas!! Reply |
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parang ordinaryong sakit lang…kc halos lahat naman tayo dumaranas ng nilalagnat or inuubo o kaya naman ay sumasakit ang katawan! ganun ba talaga yun?sana mawala na yang virus na yan d2 sa pinas…ingat nalalg tayong lahat… Reply |
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the H1N1 or Swine Flu Virus is very scary at first but now it is well controlled by vaccines and prevention by avoiding going into places with incidence of swine flu. Reply |
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whooops! katakot naman itech!! sana di na lumala.. kaya ingat kau kapag napa-oink! oink! kau kapag nilagnat.. senyales na yan!
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