H1N1 can be prevented if you practise good personal hygiene. The virus can live for up to 48 hours. They live longer on non-porous surfaces like plastic, metal and wood and live shorter on porous surfaces like fabrics, skin and paper. Minimise the use of public things such as public phones etc. Maintain social distance and victims of H1N1 must stay at home and rest, avoid going to crowded places. Try not to practise the sharing of personal items like a toothbrush, food and drinks.
To better understand how and why a disease spread, and how to prevent further spread of the disease or diseases like it.
Previously diseases became pandemic by transmission through ships. Now they rapidly spread through aeroplane.
Epidemic. If it is world-wide, then it is called a pandemic.
During the 2009 H1N1/09 swine flu pandemic, the viral infection spread to all parts of the world and in every state in the US. It was a true pandemic.
If you suspect that your child has the flu, you should quarantine him at home to prevent further spread of the sickness at school.
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An epidemic in a regional area, if spread around the world it is called a pandemic.
pandemic is worse in the less developed world as they can not afford any medicines so the diseases spread more easily
Responsibilities of a pandemic researcher include studying disease outbreaks, analyzing data, and developing strategies to control and prevent the spread of diseases. Qualifications typically include a relevant degree in public health or a related field, research experience, and strong analytical skills.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the US has published guidance for employers and employees for workplace control of the spread of the Pandemic Swine Flu (A-H1N1/09). Use the link below in the related links section to connect to that information.
A disease that has spread among a large number of people and across a large region such as a continent, or even worldwide is known as a pandemic. A current example (Winter 2009) would be H1N1 Swine Flu. See related links.
Yes, during the 2009 H1N1/09 swine flu pandemic it spread to every country in the world.