Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease - Symptoms, Prevention and Cure

Different types of viruses have come and gone, from SARS, swine flu to AH1N1 -- all of us were very cautious as to what to eat and where to go as we might get the virus from carriers surrounding us. Recently, another virus has been circulating not only in Manila but in other countries as well – it’s the “hand, foot and mouth disease”. A lot of people might find the name unusual but the truth is, the name of the virus is very literal.

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Will postponing classes be sufficient to prevent Ah1n1?

This years biggest issue worldwide is, one, the economic crisis and second, the Ah1n1 virus spreading all over the world. Although there are several kinds of strains, there are some precautionary measures that can be applied to prevent Ah1n1.

Just last week, a student from De La Salle University was found to be positive with the Ah1n1 virus. This was when the Commission on Higher Education declared that all colleges and university postpone their classes opening date to June 15, 2009.

The ultimate question is, won't the younger kids (grade school and high school) get infected with the Ah1n1 virus? Why did they not postpone the classes of the grade school and high school students?

In my opinion, classes should be postponed further and I think that it's better that they lessen the students' summer next year since they had a long vacation this year. This will keep everyone safer. Also, the information campaign is not sufficient. This Ah1n1 virus is overrated. Though the death rate is low, what's scary is the mutation capabilities of the virus. But, people should also know that there are far more deadlier viruses out there that can be more deadlier than the Ah1n1. Dengue is an example.

If you look at the chart below, the percentage is really low and we hope that it stays low or even become lower. (Source: WHO)

Country	Cumulative total		Newly confirmed since the last reporting period
	Cases	Deaths	Cases	Deaths
Argentina	147	0	16	0
Australia	876	0	375	0
Austria	2	0	1	0
Bahamas	1	0	0	0
Bahrain	1	0	0	0
Barbados	1	0	1	0
Belgium	13	0	0	0
Bolivia	3	0	0	0
Brazil	28	0	8	0
Bulgaria	1	0	0	0
Canada	1795	3	265	1
Chile	369	1	56	1
China	89	0	20	0
Colombia	24	0	4	0
Costa Rica	68	1	18	0
Cuba	4	0	0	0
Cyprus	1	0	0	0
Czech Republic	2	0	1	0
Denmark	4	0	3	0
Dominican Republic	33	0	22	0
Ecuador	43	0	4	0
Egypt	1	0	0	0
El Salvador	49	0	8	0
Estonia	3	0	2	0
Finland	4	0	0	0
France	47	0	21	0
Germany	43	0	15	0
Greece	5	0	0	0
Guatemala	23	0	9	0
Honduras	34	0	32	0
Hungary	3	0	2	0
Iceland	1	0	0	0
India	4	0	3	0
Ireland	8	0	4	0
Israel	39	0	6	0
Italy	38	0	8	0
Jamaica	2	0	0	0
Japan	410	0	25	0
Korea, Republic of	41	0	0	0
Kuwait	18	0	0	0
Lebanon	3	0	0	0
Luxembourg	1	0	1	0
Malaysia	2	0	0	0
Mexico	5563	103	534	6
Netherlands	4	0	0	0
New Zealand	11	0	1	0
Nicaragua	5	0	4	0
Norway	9	0	5	0
Panama	173	0	18	0
Paraguay	5	0	0	0
Peru	47	0	7	0
Philippines	29	0	13	0
Poland	4	0	0	0
Portugal	2	0	0	0
Romania	8	0	3	0
Russia	3	0	0	0
Saudi Arabia	1	0	1	0
Singapore	12	0	3	0
Slovakia	3	0	1	0
Spain	218	0	38	0
Sweden	13	0	6	0
Switzerland	10	0	0	0
Thailand	8	0	6	0
Turkey	8	0	4	0
United Kingdom	428	0	89	0
United States of America	11054	17	1001	0
Uruguay	15	0	0	0
Venezuela	4	0	1	0
Viet Nam	3	0	0	0
Grand Total	21940	125	2667	8

It is also important that the government do not disclose the information and location of people infected with the said virus to prevent it from spreading further. Doing so, they are risking more people to be infected with the Ah1n1 flu strain.

Photo from: Filipino Socialism Wordpress

On another note, I guess that the postponement of the classes in the college level might have something to do with the con-ass independence day rally that would be even bigger this Friday if the classes in the college level would already start. Otherwise, why didn't they also postpone the classes in the grade school and high school level?

For those planning to join the CONASS independence day rally, go! Let's not give chance to the government to do whatever they want. It is impossible that President GMA has no "hidden agenda" with this CONASS thing.

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DLSU - Taft Manila student positive with Ah1n1 virus

I just checked all news sites and confirmed that a DLSU - Taft Manila student was checked positive for being infected with the Ah1n1 virus.

Classes in DLSU would be suspended for 10 days from June 4 to 14, Duque said.

Duque advised all the school students, particularly those who came in close contact with the infected student, to observe self quarantine and avoid malls and other crowded places.

According to sources:

-The said exchange student arrived here on May 12, 2009.
- She went to attend classes last May 25, 2009, which was the start of the trimestral classes for DLSU - Taft.
- She (the Japanese exchange student) was discovered to carry the Ah1n1 virus just last May 29,2009

So, does this mean that the virus has already spread?

Related news:
ABS-CBN News - DLSU suspends classes due to A (H1N1) case
GMA News - DLSU student is RP's latest A(H1N1) case - DOH
Laakomaisip.blogspot.com - De La Salle University suspends their classes due to h1n1

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Ah1n1 virus in Manila - untrue

Updates as of May 12,2009 10:00am

The Department of Health (DOH) on Wednesday said a total of 28 people quarantined for exhibiting flu-like symptoms have all tested negative for the deadly influenza A(H1N1) virus.

"Wala pa ho tayong kumpirmadong kaso kumpara sa Thailand na nag-report na ng dalawang unang kaso nila (We still have no confirmed [influenza A(H1N1) virus] case in the Philippines compared to Thailand which has confirmed two cases)."

So, it appears that the text message below is a hoax! Hoax or not, we must always be ready to face the worst. Take all precautions you know and best of all, pray for God's care and guidance.

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Updates as of May 08,2009 10:00pm

According to metropolitan hospital, yun patient daw nasa san lazaro na naka confine. updates from Sir Randy Santiago. Thanks sir!

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They may just be taking precautions with the steps they implemented but it is better and safer that everyone be aware of it.

The exact text message goes:
Announcement:

Metropolitan Hosp! Magwear dw ng mask and bwal daw dumaan sa metro. Confirmd ung dlwng patnt (marine) na my h1n1. Nagpost na dw kanina ng announcement sa may elavatr at buletn. naka check in sa 6th fl.

(Announcement: Metropolitan Hospital! Wear mask and don't pass through metro. There are 2 confirmed patients with h1n1. They posted an announcement in the elevator and bulletin boards. the patient is checked-in at the 6th floor.)

Please be careful and be advised. Take all necessary precautions.


more details and updates to follow.

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