Fast facts on dealing with swine flu on campus
July 30, 2009 
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- Mexican flu/swine flu/ novel A/H1N1 is similar to the seasonal flu, influenza A A/H3N2 experienced during this year’s Western Cape winter. Both are Influenza A viruses, but different strains, causing the same symptoms.
- Treatment of Mexican flu is exactly the same as for seasonal flu: consult a doctor; stay in bed; control fever through medication; rest and take in plenty of fluids.
- There is no specific advantage to confirmation of the H1N1 virus (novel) in patients as that will not affect/change the treatment. Therefore Campus Health Services do not test for Mexican flu.
- As with any illness, consultations are for the patient’s own account.
- Only in severe cases where the functioning of a patient’s immune system is questioned, additional medication may be prescribed, at the medical practitioner’s discretion.
- Campus Health Services remains in regular contact with the National Institute of Communicable Diseases to ensure that the University remains informed on the latest developments.
- The spreading of the virus can be curbed by washing your hands regularly; not touching your face, and by sneezing into a tissue or the crook of your arm.
HI
IS A PERSON CONTAGIOUS IF THEY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS SWINE FLU. THEY WERE IN CONTACT WITH THEM 2 WEEKS AGO AND THIS PERSON WAS ONLY DIAGNOSED WITH IT 3 DAYS AGO. CAN THEY ALSO BE INFECTED NOW AND HOW LONG BEFORE THEY DISPLAY SYMPTOMS
KIND REGARDS
CHERYL
HI
IS A PERSON CONTAGIOUS IF THEY HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH SOMEONE WHO HAS SWINE FLU. THEY WERE IN CONTACT WITH THEM 2 WEEKS AGO AND THIS PERSON WAS ONLY DIAGNOSED WITH IT 3 DAYS AGO. CAN THEY ALSO BE INFECTED NOW AND HOW LONG BEFORE THEY DISPLAY SYMPTOMS
KIND REGARDS
CHERYL
Hi Mxolisi
The best would be if you go see a doctor. After hours you should contact Medi-Clinic at 021 886 9999 or the Stellenbosch Hospital 021 8870310
I have also given your name to Campus Health Services.
Regards
Martin
Hi Mxolisi
The best would be if you go see a doctor. After hours you should contact Medi-Clinic at 021 886 9999 or the Stellenbosch Hospital 021 8870310
I have also given your name to Campus Health Services.
Regards
Martin
Hi
I think i may have swine flu, i am currently having the same symptoms mentioned, i want to know where can i go to get check and get medication? They started yesterday( saturday 01-08-09 ) can you please assist me my system is failing! ( 0728440967)
Hi
I think i may have swine flu, i am currently having the same symptoms mentioned, i want to know where can i go to get check and get medication? They started yesterday( saturday 01-08-09 ) can you please assist me my system is failing! ( 0728440967)