TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR MALAYSIAN VISITING MEXICO, USA, CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY INFLUENZA A(H1N1)

TRAVEL ADVISORY FOR MALAYSIAN VISITING MEXICO, USA, CANADA AND OTHER COUNTRIES AFFECTED BY INFLUENZA A(H1N1)

On April 25, 2009, the World Health Organisation (WHO), declared that the Influenza A(H1N1) event in Mexico constituted a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). Influenza A(H1N1) cases also emerged in USA, Canada, New Zealand, Spain Austria, Germany, Israel, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.

For current update of influenza A(H1N1) affected countries/areas please refer to www.moh.gov.my

TRAVEL TO INFLUENZA A(H1N1) AFFECTED COUNTRIES

Malaysians are NOT encouraged to visit the affected countries during this time. They should exercise caution if travel to those countries cannot be avoided. Please observe the following measures:

• Be aware of the areas with outbreaks or high incidence of swine flu.

• Avoid direct contact with Influenza A(H1N1) cases. If you need to be in close contact with them, you are advised to practice good personal hygiene and use an appropriate protective mask.

• Observe good personal hygiene at all times. Wash your hands with soap and water.

Cover your mouth with tissue when you cough or sneeze.

• If you fall ill, please seek immediate treatment.

If you have recently returned from a Influenza A(H1N1) affected area, you should avoid close contact with other people for 7 days. If within this period you have developed high fever (above 38oC) or other symptoms like cough, fatigue, lack of appetite or shortness of breath, you should immediately seek treatment at designated hospitals or other government or private hospitals.

Inform the doctor that you have visited the Influenza A(H1N1) affected country/area.

Disease Control Division

Ministry of Health Malaysia

Level 3, Block E10, Complex E

Federal Government Administrative Centre

62590 Putrajaya

Tel: 603-8881 0200/0300

www.moh.gov.my

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