The Ministry of Health of the Government of Mexico has published on its website with practical information for the general population and patients fro

The Ministry of Health of the Government of Mexico has published on its website with practical information for the general population and patients from influenza. The Spanish Ministry of Health has also provided some practical tips for travelers who are not discouraged the cancellation of trips to Mexico and will give some guidelines for those returning from that country.

For those returning from countries at risk, the Spanish Ministry of Health states:
* Pay close attention to their health during the 7 days after their return.
* If at this time a fever, cough or difficulty breathing, contact by telephone with the emergency service (112 or 061) or the services or health authorities in their region.
* In this report, call your travel to the affected area and the return date.

General population
* Stay away from people who suffer from respiratory infection
* No kissing or shaking hands to greet
* Do not share food, cups or silverware
* Ventilate and let in natural light at home, offices and all enclosed places
* Maintain clean curtains in the kitchen and bathroom, the doorknobs and handrails, toys, telephones and use of common objects

For people with flu symptoms * The person suffering from fever, cough, headache, muscle and joints, have to go to the doctor or health center
* Warm and avoid temperature changes
* Eating fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins A and C, like carrots, oranges, mandarins, lemons, pineapples, and other tropical fruits like papaya and guava
* Wash hands frequently with soap and water
* Avoid exposure to environmental pollution
* No smoking in enclosed places, or near children, elderly or infirm
* Your doctor immediately if they show symptoms of influenza to patients * Staying home, not go to the workplace, at school or places where concentrations of people, such as theaters, bars, cinemas, buses, metro, discos festivals, etc.. To avoid infecting others through you
* Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when speaking, coughing, sneezing. That will also prevent infection
* No touching your eyes, mouth and nose, as the virus spreads when a person touches a contaminated object and then hand carried to these areas, hence the importance of washing hands frequently
* The flu can be prevented with the vaccine that is prepared according to the type of virus circulating in the world and should be vaccinated every year because the virus changes
* Avoid dust, smoke snuff and other substances that can interfere with breathing, and makes children more prone to disease
* Use masks, throw the tissue in a plastic bag and sneezing on the internal angle of the elbow
* Once you go 24 hours without symptoms, you can go back to normal life