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H1N1 How much do you know?

• How many people have been affected?

• How many deaths are there in the world?

• What is the current situation?

• How is Singapore affected?

52,160 cases and 231 deaths

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Cumulative Number of H1N1

Cases in Singapore

Series1 1 4 168

27 May 29 May 22 Jun

1st case

Last day of school

No. of cases

83 80

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No of cases

<20 20-50 >50

No of cases

Age group

Age Profile of Confirmed Cases in Singapore (as at 22 June 2009)


Points to note about H1N1

• The virus can mutate.• It can become deadly.• We need to slow down its

spread within the community.• We need to act responsibly.


Been travelling lately?DominicanRepublic

USA

MexicoCanada

Australia

Chile

UK

JapanSpain

Argentina

Philippines

ThailandPanama

Hong Kong


Just back from an H1N1 affected country?

What should you do?


Firstly, it is important that you declare your travel history honestly.

Secondly, you should not go to school. Stay at home for 7 days.

During these 7 days, you should monitor your health regularly by

checking for any flu-like symptoms.


Think you might have it?

How can you tell?


What are the symptoms of H1N1?

Fever (at or above 37.6oC)CoughRunny noseSore throatBody acheHeadacheTirednessIt is important that you

do not hide any of these flu-like symptoms


Really feeling unwell? Now what should I do?

Who do you agree with? Why?Discuss

with your friends

I will ask my parents to call 993 to

see a doctor.

I may take my own

medicine.

I think I will go to school

to tell my teacher.

I can take a taxi, train or bus to see a

doctor.


This is what you must do…

If you are ill: • Inform parents and seek medical help• Avoid self-medication• Stay at home and rest until you are well

Even if you are well, continue to monitor your

health.


Even if you have not travelled but have flu-like symptoms…

Go see a doctor and

stay at home.

Keep away from others and keep up with good

hygiene habits.


Why are these risky practices?

Discuss why these are risky practices

Discuss with

your friends

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Why are these risky practices?

Discuss why these are risky practices

Discuss with

your friends

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Social distancing? What’s that?

It is a rule when playing

a board game.

It is a new site on the

internet.

It is a space kept between

people.

It is a new social dance.

Who do you agree with? Why?Discuss

with your friends


What does social distancing look like?

1. Keep a distance (1 metre) when talking with people, if possible.

2. Avoid physical contact.3. Avoid or cancel unnecessary

gatherings.4. Minimise sharing of personal items. 5. Minimise use of public facilities.


Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…

Keep good personal health

Have a balanced diet

Exercise regularly Rest well


Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…Practise good

personal hygiene

Cough or sneeze into a

tissue and dispose of it appropriately

Not share personal items like towels and handkerchiefs

Wash our hands

thoroughly with soap and

water


Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…Take note of

the following

Use serving spoons when sharing food

Don’t spit

Wear a mask when you have flu or

common cold


Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s …

Practise social distancing for

now

Practise social

responsibility for ourselves and others

Not blame our friends...

...who are sick and

make them feel guilty


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