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7 Things You Can Do To Help Fight Malta’s Massive Influenza Outbreak

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As Malta’s influenza issues continues to grow by the second, the problems caused by those infected have now reached the point where non-essential operations are being cancelled.

So whether you’re healthy AF and want to stay that way, or are a bit worried about symptoms you’re feeling, here are some suggestions by the Health Promotion Directorate.

1. If you’re sick, stay home

You’re not impressing your boss by coming in and infecting his whole staff. Your kid won’t be missing out on the make or break lesson if they stay home when sick. If you have any flu-like symptoms please do not visit the hospital.

2. Remember your fever might come back

If you had a fever last night but feel fine in the morning, think twice about going to work (or sending your kid to school). Sometimes the fever will be back later, so you’re not 100% in the clear yet, and it’s recommended you wait for 24 hours after your fever has subsided before returning to the outside world.

3. Clean frequently-touched surfaces

Keyboards, door handles and telephones. Anything that you regularly come into contact with that other people may have touched can also pass the sickness on to you.

4. Wash. Your. Hands.

With soap, with alcohol hand wash or with both. Just make sure your hands are clean, cos the flu is waterborne and very easily transmitted.

5. And avoid touching your face with unwashed hands

This includes rubbing your eyes or touching your mouth and nose… Avoid giving the flu an extra push into your system.

6. Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough

It’s more than just a common courtesy; it’s the best way to stop your germs from spreading to everyone you love or work with.

7. Get vaccinated

It’s not too late. The flu season is expected to carry on for a few months, and with 13% of people going to the doctor’s reporting influenza symptoms, we’re in it for the long haul.

The health directorate has also advised anyone with persistent symptoms to contact their family doctor again, particularly young children, adults over 65, pregnant women and people going through chemotherapy or living with HIV.

They’ve also urged people avoid going to the hospital unless there are emergency symptoms such as sudden chest pain, difficulty in breathing, and coughing up blood. Finally, keep some over-the-counter medicines and alcohol-based rubs ready, so you won’t need to go out while you are sick.

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