PANDI NAVE / Mexico City, has provided us with the following information:

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We write to you in order to give advice regarding influenza A (H1N1) in Mexico. Even though the main outbreak has been in Mexico City, guidelines to prevent further outbreaks have been taken throughout the whole country and now worldwide. As far as we know Sanitary Authorities in Mexico have not given any specific instructions with regard to vessels calling at Mexican Ports.
 
Sanitary authorities in Mexico have advised the following precautionary measures in order to avoid further outbreaks, since as you may be aware, this type of disease is transmitted from person to person.
 
1.- Wash your hands with soap and water regularly (preferably liquid soap).
2.- Avoid attending places where many people gather i.e. cinema, restaurants, theatre, bars, etc. or attend to any social gathering.
3.- Do not greet people with a hand shake or a kiss.
4.- Do not share food, cups or utensils.
5.- Ventilate and allow the entrance of the sun into your house, office and closed areas.
6.- Keep kitchen and bathroom surfaces clean; also clean door knobs and banisters, toys, telephones or common use objects.
7.- If you are on the street, use a mask.
8.- When you sneeze, cover your mouth with a kleenex or with your inner elbow, never with your hands.
9.- Eat fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin A and C (carrots, papaya, guava, orange, mandarine, lemon, lime and pineapple).
10.- Do not smoke in closed areas or near children, elderly people or sick people.
11.- Attend the doctor’s office should you feel any symptoms.
 
 
The following are symptoms related to influenza A (H1N1)
 
1.- Sudden very high fever over 39C or 102F.
2.- Constant cough.
3.- Very strong headache.
4.- Muscular and articulation pain.
5.- Watery eyes.
6.- Dripping nose/conjested nose.
7.- Feeling constantly tired or sleepy
 
IF YOU FEEL ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS, DO NOT AUTOMEDICATE AND GO TO YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY
 
Up to date, Mexican Sanitary Authorities advise that there is no vaccine to prevent this disease, however it is  curable and there is enough medicine in the country to attend ill people.
 
For additional updated information in Mexico we suggest you visit local Sanitary Authorities web site www.salud.gob.mx.

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