Looks like it is spreading and at last report from the CDC it has about a 10% mortality rate. That is including all known cases in the world and all known deaths. So far the US has been spared deaths. The CDC is very concerned over this. There are 4 possible vectors for this flu. Swine, Human, Birds, Cats. All can pass this to humans and once in human it can easily go human to human. If you have taken any precautions in the past for H5n1 Avian or Bird Flu the same precautions will work now. Wash you hands a lot. Use sanitizer when not practical. Isolate yourself when it hits your area. Stay home if you are sick.
If you were planning to wear masks at all N100 are still the best. N95 are good as well but not as good as N100. If they have the valve in the front they will last longer as your hot humid breath will escape with out saturating the mask.
Of course if you plan on spending time in isolation you need to make sure your home stocks are up to snuff. Flu and cold remedies should be purchased ahead of time. They will last on the shelf if not used right away. Keep you larder up so you don't have to make any trips out or have someone drop items off for you.
These are just a few suggestions. I recommend checking out The CDC website as well as the MN department of health.
http://www.cdc.gov/
http://www.health.state.mn.us/
Until next time
God Bless
If you were planning to wear masks at all N100 are still the best. N95 are good as well but not as good as N100. If they have the valve in the front they will last longer as your hot humid breath will escape with out saturating the mask.
Of course if you plan on spending time in isolation you need to make sure your home stocks are up to snuff. Flu and cold remedies should be purchased ahead of time. They will last on the shelf if not used right away. Keep you larder up so you don't have to make any trips out or have someone drop items off for you.
These are just a few suggestions. I recommend checking out The CDC website as well as the MN department of health.
http://www.cdc.gov/
http://www.health.state.mn.us/
Until next time
God Bless
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