
10-11-2009, 12:59 PM
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Location: off the Chesapeake Bay in USA
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Re: HEALTH: cat catches H1N1 flu - un-predicted
i would not panic, just treat the dog like a person -
do not pet them if U are coughing + sneezing, cover Ur nose/mouth with a Bent ELBOW not a hand, when U cough or sneeze, wash hands often, and after Every Time U blow Ur nose.
a mask is not very effective with flu-virus, even the fine-particle masks are a bit too coarse to filter the flu. but good handwashing + basic hygiene work well.
cheers,
--- terry
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