Flu Alert Thread

[Gitanic]

Tot start a thread to alert this community whenever flu season is here.

 

And name a couple sanitary and precautionary measures.

 

Hopefully helps to contain the flu virus a bit.

 

 

Flu virus usually gets into your body via eyes,nose thru inhalation and mouth.

 

When flu alert is here,

 

Sanitary measures :

1. do not rub your eyes with dirty hands
2. do not rub your nose with dirty hands
3. do not rub your mouth with dirty hands
4. wash your hands carefully before doing the above

 

Precautionary measures :

When in public places ,eg. trains,buses,busy malls,offices ,

1. wear a face mask
2. wash your hands often,as your may unintentionally rub your eyes,nose,mouth
3. when contacted flu,stay at home as and when possible, keep away from crowds to avoid spreading

Above may not be exhaustive as i am not a trained doctor.

Because of exposure to medical stuffs that i am aware of the above.

Feel free to chip in if flawed.

 

Yes the flu is here!

 

 

 

 

 

 

[TVT]

Tot start a thread to alert this community whenever flu season is here.

 

 

 

 

Actually which month to which month is the flu season ?

 

[Gitanic]

 

 

Actually which month to which month is the flu season ?

 

paiseh as not too sure.

 

maybe RadX can tell?:P

[Fcw75]

Get the flu vaccine.

[Gitanic]

Get the flu vaccine.

this i asked my doctor before and the ans is not necessary unless you are going to flu high alert countries.

 

and there are different flu so require different vaccines i tink.

Edited April 29, 2014 by Gitanic

[RadX]

normally occurs dec to feb, but this year seems extended.

 

I agree, there is a bout running around this time of year.

 

Could be the climate tat is inducing it? Whatever, we are vigilant now cos of the MERS running around and the recent M'sia case.

[Duckduck]

heard that many sick patients with high fever had their blood tested too... is garmen monitoring for an epidemic?

[Gitanic]

heard that many sick patients with high fever had their blood tested too... is garmen monitoring for an epidemic?

not aware yet.

i was thinking close this thread as it affect doctors' livelihood.

 

but my position is flu shd be prevented not as a must-consult illness.

 

as i observed many are not aware of how to prevent it....

[Gitanic]

i think the flu is here.

 

so take care cleanliness and hygiene.

 

or suffer for 1-2 weeks.

[Jman888]

just wish to find out if a person recovering from cough take the flu vaccine jab?

[Windwaver]

https://www.foxnews.com/health/first-ever-human-case-rare-bird-flu-strain-confirmed-western-u-s

First-ever human case of rare bird flu strain confirmed in western US

Patient identified as an 'older adult' remains hospitalized after showing flu-like symptoms in November

The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed that a resident of Grays Harbor County is the first person in the U.S. known to be infected with the H5N5 strain of avian influenza. 

The case also marks the country's first human bird flu diagnosis since February.

The patient, described by officials as "an older adult with underlying health conditions," remains hospitalized after showing influenza-like symptoms in early November. 

The DOH stated that the individual "had a mixed backyard flock of domestic poultry at home that had exposure to wild birds.

"Additional testing shows the virus to be H5N5, an avian influenza virus that has previously been reported in animals but never before in humans."

Domestic poultry and wild birds are considered the most likely sources of the virus exposure, though the health investigation is ongoing.

Public health experts have not found any increased risk to the public to date, according to the press release.

"Transmission of avian influenza between humans is extremely rare and has never been documented in the United States," the report states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and DOH "currently consider the risk to the public from avian influenza to be low."

The DOH urges poultry owners, wildlife handlers and others who have contact with animals to exercise caution. 

Measures include avoiding contact with sick or dead birds, using appropriate protective equipment and reporting sick wildlife or domestic animals to the Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA).

The release also emphasizes that although the seasonal flu vaccine does not prevent bird flu infections, it is important because "infection with both viruses could result in the emergence of an avian influenza virus that is more easily transmitted from person to person."

Previously this year, the CDC declared the bird flu emergency officially over.

The agency’s emergency response to H5N1 bird flu, which was activated in 2024, was "deactivated" July 2, the agency told Reuters, citing declining animal infections and an absence of human cases since February.

The H5N5 virus is a close cousin of H5N1. While both viruses come from birds and share part of their genetic code, H5N5 has a different "end piece" of its structure that changes how it behaves, experts say.

While H5N1 has caused human illness — and even deaths — for years, H5N5 has mostly been limited to birds until now, per health officials.

[ER-3682]

The best try not to go out,only Work & Home,wear a Mask in Public Places,or find a Cave like @13177Hide Inside.

[RadX]

Ok flu season

 

pls get ur medication during this season for dry itchy throat 

 

esp @Freeder

[mersaylee]

On 12/10/2025 at 5:07 PM, RadX said:

Ok flu season

 

pls get ur medication during this season for dry itchy throat 

 

esp @Freeder

Didn't know the other name for kkj is throat...😁

[Ody_2004]

On 12/11/2025 at 6:43 AM, mersaylee said:

Didn't know the other name for kkj is throat...😁

wrong lah! the choice of words is correct! not your throat! HERS... or for some is HIS! whahahahahah

[mersaylee]

On 12/11/2025 at 8:36 AM, Ody_2004 said:

wrong lah! the choice of words is correct! not your throat! HERS... or for some is HIS! whahahahahah

I is so mountain turtle...didn't know they have also cum out with protective gear for the mouth and throat nowadays...😁

[Freeder]

On 12/10/2025 at 5:07 PM, RadX said:

Ok flu season

 

pls get ur medication during this season for dry itchy throat 

 

esp @Freeder

I prefer Sashimi dei.. coz it enhances closer connection, trust , love and understanding with your loved ones..

Pls stop trying all these kinky stuffs as it will cause more damage instead of safety to your loved ones..

I strongly urge you to stop immediately before  it hurts your all round well being.. 🙏🏻