STAY ALERT! PREVENT AGAINST SWINE FLU
We can stop the spread of this EPIDEMIC and cure the
affected ones with timely and correct treatment.
All About Swine Flu : Symptoms, Precautions, Treatment
Although the name 'swine flu' brings up a lot of extra fear
and worry, it is important to note that swine flu is just an influenza A H1N1
virus. The big difference is that the current swine influenza A (H1N1) virus
has components of pig and bird influenza viruses in it, so that humans don't
have any immunity to it. That is what made it more likely that it would become
a pandemic virus (have the ability to cause a global outbreak) because it could
easily spread from person-to-person.
The Swine flu has been compared to other similar types of
influenza virus in terms of mortality: "in the US it appears that for
every 1000 people who get infected, about 40 people need admission to hospital
and about one person dies".
Swine Flu Symptoms -
H1N1 symptoms are similar to the symptoms of regular flu and
compare as given below:
Symptoms
In case of H1N1
Rare
Characteristic, high 100-102 degrees F); lasts 3-4 days
Headache
Rare
General aches, pains
Slight
Usual; often severe
Can last up to 2-3 weeks
Never
Stuffy Nose
Common
Chest Discomfort, Cough
Be extremely cautious if you have the following symptoms:
Persistent cough
with sputum (sometimes with blood)
Low blood pressure
with nails turning blue
Moderate to high
fever for more than 5 days with extreme drowsiness
Respiratory
trouble
Severe diarrhea or
vomiting
If you have any of these symptoms, then immediately contact
your General Physician and get yourself checked. Alternatively, you can go to
the designated govt. hospitals and get yourself tested. Basis of the doctor’s
advice, pls keep your immediate manager informed about your condition.
High risk groups
Pregnant women
children below 5
years of age
People with asthma
or other breathing related issues
People with
diabetes or hypertension or heart diseases
Cancer HIV
patients
People with lung
diseases
Usage of Masks
The jury’s still out on how effective they are on this
particular strain of the virus. Here’s some info we’ve got - The three-layered
surgical mask
(especially if you’re visiting Govt hospitals to get tested,
or if
you’re in places you think you could easily catch the
virus), or the N-95 mask(tougher to find, but used for health care providers
i..e. doctors treating H1 N1 patients, and their families)
H1N1: Protect yourself
Wash hands
regularly especially after coughing or sneezing
Cover your mouth/
nose while coughing or sneezing, use disposable tissues, avoid touching your
eyes, nose or mouth
Soap and water, alcohol-based
hand cleaners, hand sanitizers are effective, rub alcohol-based hand cleaners
into hands until dry
Avoid close
contact with people who are sick
Avoid crowded
places
Drink plenty of
fluids, manage stress, get enough sleep, eat well
Don’t share
drinks/ utensils etc where germs can spread easily
If your kids have
flu-like symptoms
or fever, keep them home from school. Get a medical
opinion if any of
those warning signs show up
Symptoms of swine flu infections can include:
*fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is
sometimes absent
*cough
* runny nose or stuffy nose
* sore throat
* body aches
* headache
* chills
* fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
*diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes, but more commonly seen
than with seasonal flu
Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include
pneumonia and respiratory failure.
Swine Flu High Risk Groups -
Swine flu high risk groups, people who are thought to be at
risk for serious, life-threatening infections, are a little different and can
include:
* pregnant women
*people with chronic medical problems, such as chronic lung
disease, like asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and immunosuppression
*children and adults with obesity
Precautions to keep swine flu at bay -
The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following
the global outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly
one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
Here are five tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.
1. Wash your hands frequently
Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them
often, for at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.
2. Get enough sleep
Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your
immune system in top flu-fighting shape.
3. Drink sufficient water
Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from
your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.
4. Boost your immune system
Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight
infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful
vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.
5. Keep informed
The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the
pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please
make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.
Thank You