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Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.
Copyright © Ministry of Education, Singapore.
H1N1 How much do you know?
• How many people have been affected?
• How many deaths are there in the world?
• What is the current situation?
• How is Singapore affected?
52,160 cases and 231 deaths
1 4
168
0
50
100
150
200
Cumulative Number of H1N1
Cases in Singapore
Series1 1 4 168
27 May 29 May 22 Jun
1st case
Last day of school
No. of cases
83 80
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020406080
100
No of cases
<20 20-50 >50
No of cases
Age group
Age Profile of Confirmed Cases in Singapore (as at 22 June 2009)
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Points to note about H1N1
• The virus can mutate.• It can become deadly.• We need to slow down its
spread within the community.• We need to act responsibly.
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Been travelling lately?DominicanRepublic
USA
MexicoCanada
Australia
Chile
UK
JapanSpain
Argentina
Philippines
ThailandPanama
Hong Kong
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Just back from an H1N1 affected country?
What should you do?
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Firstly, it is important that you declare your travel history honestly.
Secondly, you should not go to school. Stay at home for 7 days.
During these 7 days, you should monitor your health regularly by
checking for any flu-like symptoms.
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Think you might have it?
How can you tell?
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What are the symptoms of H1N1?
Fever (at or above 37.6oC)CoughRunny noseSore throatBody acheHeadacheTirednessIt is important that you
do not hide any of these flu-like symptoms
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Really feeling unwell? Now what should I do?
Who do you agree with? Why?Discuss
with your friends
I will ask my parents to call 993 to
see a doctor.
I may take my own
medicine.
I think I will go to school
to tell my teacher.
I can take a taxi, train or bus to see a
doctor.
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This is what you must do…
If you are ill: • Inform parents and seek medical help• Avoid self-medication• Stay at home and rest until you are well
Even if you are well, continue to monitor your
health.
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Even if you have not travelled but have flu-like symptoms…
Go see a doctor and
stay at home.
Keep away from others and keep up with good
hygiene habits.
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Why are these risky practices?
Discuss why these are risky practices
Discuss with
your friends
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Why are these risky practices?
Discuss why these are risky practices
Discuss with
your friends
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10
7
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Social distancing? What’s that?
It is a rule when playing
a board game.
It is a new site on the
internet.
It is a space kept between
people.
It is a new social dance.
Who do you agree with? Why?Discuss
with your friends
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What does social distancing look like?
1. Keep a distance (1 metre) when talking with people, if possible.
2. Avoid physical contact.3. Avoid or cancel unnecessary
gatherings.4. Minimise sharing of personal items. 5. Minimise use of public facilities.
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…
Keep good personal health
Have a balanced diet
Exercise regularly Rest well
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…Practise good
personal hygiene
Cough or sneeze into a
tissue and dispose of it appropriately
Not share personal items like towels and handkerchiefs
Wash our hands
thoroughly with soap and
water
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s…Take note of
the following
Use serving spoons when sharing food
Don’t spit
Wear a mask when you have flu or
common cold
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Let’s NOT fool around. Let’s …
Practise social distancing for
now
Practise social
responsibility for ourselves and others
Not blame our friends...
...who are sick and
make them feel guilty
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