Hello again,
With the WHO declaring a Phase 4 Pandemic alert (http://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en/index.html), people should get prepared for the possibility of a full blown pandemic. There are simple and effective ways of combating and reducing the risk of contributing to the spreading of the virus and help to contain the disease. Below you can find information on effective means of preventing spread of human swine influenza.
1. Sneeze and cough into your sleeve!!! If you do sneeze/cough into a handkerchief, tissue paper, or your hands, remember to wash your hands thoroughly afterwards. Influenza and the common cold are spread through contact with bodily fluids, most commonly nasal and oral droplets. Check out this link, you'll get the picture... http://www.coughsafe.com/media.html.
2. Frequent hand washing is a must... most effective with soap and water. Disinfectant alcohol based hand sanitizers are also good.
3. If you are feeling ill or if you feel like you're coming down with something, be sure to avoid contact with others, do not go into work, and see your doctor. This way, you'll ensure that you're not infecting other people. Also, if you are feeling fluish, it is wise to wear a mask to avoid human air born transmission of the disease.
For more information and answers to many questions, check out this link... http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/swine-porcine/faq_rg_swine-eng.php#tphp.
Here's to your Saúde!!
Dr. Henry
About Me
- Dr. Henry Candelaria
- I hold a Bachelor of Physical Health and Education degree from the University of Toronto. I graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 2007. During my time there, I was heavily influenced by a number of trailblazers in the chiropractic profession who placed an emphasis on functional movement analysis and evidence based manual therapy and rehabilitation. Most importantly, the process of establishing an accurate diagnosis was instilled in me and is something I have carried with me throughout my career. Since graduation, I have experienced the breath of manual therapy and rehabilitation settings including working with professional and amateur athletes and teams, to home bound motor vehicle accident victims, to bed bound post-surgical patients recovering in hospital. These experiences have provided opportunities to collaborate with and learn from a variety of MSK related medical specialties and some of the best in the manual therapy and rehabilitation fields. For this, I am grateful. I hope to use this blog as a means of sharing my thoughts and experiences as I continue in my practice.
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