CDA launches awareness campaign on H1N1

The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has launched an awareness campaign on H1N1 virus and the flu epidemic under the slogan "My Hand is Clean".

The campaign in Hatta is organized by volunteers in the locality and aims at spreading awareness of the dangers of the disease.The campaign calls for the prevention of the flu by educating individuals on the importance of washing hands with soap and water before and after contact with eyes, nose and mouth.It also emphasizes on practicing good health habits such as drinking water in sufficient quantities throughout the day and sleeping at regular times, in addition to eating nutritious food to strengthen the immune system and reduce chance of infection.The campaign also focuses on how to deal with people who are H1N1 infected and the procedures to follow to treat them.