How to Avoid HINI FLU Pandemic Panic

The news is filled with stories of the impending announcement that the H1N1 or swine flu epidemic may soon be raised to a pandemic status. We are inundated with the medical implications of this virus and ways to keep contamination at bay. This is great information but we also need to keep in mind how to avoid HINI Flu pandemic panic in order to keep our mental health intact through this difficult time, so we can face any challenges that may come our way because of this flu outbreak.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. The first step in how to avoid HINI flu pandemic panic is to realize that a announcement of a pandemic by the World Health Organization will not mean the end of the world. The last influenza pandemic was in 1968 so outbreaks such as the one we may be facing seem to be part of a cycle that happens every forty years or so.

2. Educate yourself about pandemics and this H1NI virus by keeping up to date on the latest facts about this flu. Do not get all your information from the media . For valid information and updates go http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html on your computer search bar.

3. Follow all the suggestions about ways in which to avoid the HINI flu such as hand washing staying a way from crowded indoor events etc. Eat healthy foods and remember that even though some call this the swine flu we are told it is safe to eat pork.

4. To keep your mental health intact and help avoid H1N1 flu pandemic panic keep busy with other activities you enjoy so you are not focused totally on this flu outbreak. Remember to exercise. If you don't feel comfortable going to your gym right now take long walks and exercise at home. Enjoy your family and take time to have fun and remember the old saying that laughter is the best medicine.

[Panda229]

on 7/10/2009 :-) 5*

[MidniteWriter]

on 7/1/2009 I like your picture. I think the media makes too much of these, there are far worse things out there. Thanks for the article. I can relax now! 5* and recommendation!

[roseanne09]

on 5/14/2009 Great article on How to Avoid HINI FLU Pandemic Panic!! 5Stars and recommended

[sonni57]

on 5/5/2009 Thanks for the article on not panicking over media hype over the flu or anything else they brainwash us with.

[Mitestarossa]

on 5/5/2009 Some days it seems like a panic and some days it feels like the right thing to do to protect ourselves. Only time will tell.