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Influenza A (H1N1) is spreading rapidly in Japan and Nagano. The country and the prefecture are taking responses similar to how it responds to a seasonal flu. (There is no fever clinic at the moment.) If you experience symptoms of influenza A (H1N1), please first consult with your family doctor or Hoken Centre (Hoken Fukushi Office) by phone on how to receive an examination. Hoken Fukushi Office (0263-40-1939) Before leaving your house, please double check the opening hours, ask which entrance to use to enter the hospital and such. Please also follow any instruction that is given by the medical institution. (Be sure to wear a mask when visiting hospitals.)
□About Influenza A(H1N1)
■Symptoms■
The symptoms are similar to a seasonal influenza such as fever, lethargy, loss of appetite, and coughing. Runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are also experienced.
■If someone in your family is infected with influenza A (H1N1)■
○Patients are suggested to:
1.take prescribed medication.
2.wear masks.
3.rest, stay warm and breathe moist air.
4.stay hydrated and nutritionally balanced.
5.follow “cough etiquette” (see below).
6. stay at home and rest until the coughing completely stops.
※The length of “recuperation at home” is either “7 days- starting from the following day of your first fever” or “2 days after your fever is gone.” Please follow the instructions of your doctor.■“Cough etiquette” ■
・Wear masks as long as the cough continues.
・Cover nose and mouth with tissue, and turn away from people when coughing. If possible, step 2m or further away from people.
・Throw away used tissue into the garbage bin right away.
●Family members are suggested to:
1.sleep in a different bedroom than the patient.
2.be extra careful when being 1m or closer to the patient.
3.wash hands and gargle after having contact with the patient.
4.place plastic bags in garbage bins, and tie up when disposing.
5.have plenty of rest and stay nutritionally balanced.
■Things you can do in your family and on a personal level:■
・Wash your hands often, gargle and wear facemasks.
・Make a point to follow the “cough quette.”
・To prevent from being infected, nnecessary outings are not advised.
・When feeling ill, refrain from leaving the house and consult with a doctor as soon as possible.
■For those who have pre-existing disease and who are pregnant:■
When young children, elderly people, expecting mothers, and people who have a pre-existing disease become infected with influenza A (H1N1), they have a higher risk of severe illness. It is encouraged to talk to your family doctor ahead of time regarding what steps to take if you experience a fever. If you experience symptoms of influenza A (H1N1), please first contact your family doctor by phone and then go to the hospital wearing a mask.
※People who have pre-existing disease include:
Pregnant women, young children, elderly people, people who have chronic respiratory illness, metabolic disease (diabetes, etc.), renal dysfunction, nonimmunocompromised patients (steroid systemically-administered) etc. Also, people who are told by their doctors that they have a high risk in having a pre-existing disease, in view of their medical treatment and monitoring.■Influenza A (H1N1) consultation and inquiries, please contact:■
●Health Promotion Division, Matsumoto Health and Welfare Office 8:30am ~ 5:15pm Phone: 0263-40-1939
●Shiojiri Telephone Consultation Service Health Promotion Division, Shimin Kankyo Jigyo Department 8:30am ~ 5:15pm Phone: 0263-52-0280
For information on influenza A (H1N1), please visit the Nagano Prefecture official website.
Nagano Preference official websiteLocated in central Nagano, Shiojiri City is situated before a majestic background of mountains fondly referred to as the Japan Alps. A beautiful rural city with an area of 290.18km2, Shiojiri is rich in greenery and fresh water. With an average temperature of 10°C (51 degrees Fahrenheit) and an average yearly precipitation of 1,279mm, Shiojiri has proven itself a particularly good environment for growing fruits and vegetables.
The manufacture of watches and other precision goods has flourished in this pleasant atmosphere, as has the development of information technologies, while the trademark industry of Shiojiri is its wine production..
Throughout its history Shiojiri has been a central point in transportation. Its name, "the end of salt," refers to a former salt trade route originating from the Japan Sea in the North, which terminated at Shiojiri. Today there are JR train lines, highways, and national roads running from Tokyo and Nagoya, through Shiojiri, all the way out to the Sea of Japan.
Shiojiri is also home to Nagano prefecture's only airport, connecting Shiojiri to places such as Hokkaido and Kyushu in less than 90 minutes.
1959, the year that Shiojiri became a city, witnessed the beginning of a grassroots campaign for city development. With its central location and the enthusiastic cooperation of its citizens, Shiojiri strives to make continued progress in society; in information, industry, culture, and tourism.
Shiojiri has 3 Sister Cities: Minami Izu and Itoigawa in Japan, and Mishawaka in America.
Shiojiri and Mishawaka share a longstanding and very close and active relationship. Almost every year, young people from Shiojiri visit Mishawaka, and vice versa, learning about each other's countries and cultures.