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41 Tips to Cheat Swine Flu
Jan 21st
What is Swine Flu?
Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by viruses that infect pigs and result in nasal secretions, a barking-like cough, decreased appetite, and listless behavior.
General Precautions
1. Wash hands with soap often
2. Use a general purpose soap since antibacterial soap may not be enough to fight the flu virus
3. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands
4. Cough or sneeze on your shirt sleeve
5. Take the flu shots/vaccine when it becomes available in the next few months
6. Avoid touching things in public places
7. Keep your distance and avoid contact with someone who is coughing or sneezing
8. Avoid humidity and humid places
9. Wear a doctor recommended face mask
10. Use hand wipes while traveling by public transportation
11. Observe personal hygiene and wear laundered clothes everyday
Before you leave the house
12. Take a pack of hand wipes and hand sanitizer
13. Make sure you dress according to the weather and avoid catching a cold, which will bring your immunity down
At home and in the workplace
14. Open windows to let fresh air in the house and the workplace if possible
15. If you are a health care worker, use hand sanitizer often after seeing clients
16. Wipe your hands before cooking or using food items
When in the car
17. Wipe your hands with a hand wipe and use a hand sanitizer after you get in your car but before you touch the steering wheel
18. Drop the windows open for a few minutes before you drive to aerate the car
Watch for the warning signs
19. Watch for potential symptoms like fever, body ache, sore throat, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea
20. If you are pregnant, be extra careful since pregnant women are 4 times more likely to be hospitalized with the flu than the general population
If you feel like you may have the flu
21. Stay at home if you feel ill
22. Rest, stay hydrated, take medicine to reduce the fever, and keep your distance from others for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone
23. Get tested if you notice symptoms like fever, cold, cough etc. (Rapid flu tests are not reliable, you need to request a lab test)
24. Shield others from your coughs and sneezes by using a tissue paper
25. If you have severe symptoms of the flu then ask your doctor about Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir)
26. Tell your doctor if you have other diseases/symptoms like asthma, diabetes etc, which may worsen the flu
Protect children
27. Keep children at home if they feel ill
28. Give kids paper tissues and hand wipes to carry
29. Ask kids to wash hands often and to report if paper towel dispensers at school are empty
30. Suggest to school authorities to move desks farther apart in the classroom
Build immunity to the disease
31. Eat a full breakfast
32. Get at least 8 hours of sleep
33. Exercise often, or at least have a brisk walk for 30 minutes every day
34. Do yoga and breathing exercises to build strength and immunity
35. Obesity has not been conclusively proven as a risk factor to the disease, but losing a little extra weight may help
36. Drink 8 glasses (64oz) of water everyday
37. Swine flu targets the respiratory system, so give up (or at least cut down) on smoking
Other
38. Stay tuned to government and health agency advisories
39. Watch for flu symptoms in you and your family
40. Rest and exercise
41. Most importantly, don’t panic! Health agencies around the world are on top of this disease and help may be just a phone call away
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Can You Get Swine Flue If You Ate An Infected Pig?
Jan 20th
Holla, I’m from Philippines, so far the swine flu hasn’t reached us yet. No suspicion has arisen. Anyway, I have eaten some pork meat, grilled, I think very well. So here are some questions. Can you get the flu if you eat an infected(Cooked) Pig? and is it possible that the pig is imported from an infected country? If so, does the gov. check the pig’s quality before they export them?
Swine Flu H1N1 Controversy: Is Vaccine More Deadly than Virus Itself?
Jan 19th
By now everyone has heard of the swine flu and many are concerned that a deadly pandemic is spreading at an alarming rate around the globe. In the midst of the media reporting an increasing trend and televising crowds of people wearing face masks on their way to work and families wearing them in their own home, a fearful population had begun closing schools and canceling many events where a high density of people would gather. Many citizens, weary of the growing pandemic, are seeking the vaccine as a wise precaution. The vaccinations are now being administered in droves and for some groups the immunization has even been mandated.
But there has been some controversy stemming from side effects of the swine flu vaccine. Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) is suspected of being caused by the H1N1 vaccine and is causing serious health problems and even death. Concerned citizens are weighing the risks and wondering if they are better off taking the risk of contracting swine flu by passing on the flu shot or to get the vaccinations and take their chances with the painful and lethal Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
The mainstream media would have you know that the first outbreak of the H1N1 strain occurred in Mexico at a pig farm in early 2009 simply by failing to report, or ignoring earlier outbreaks of the same strain at least as far back as 1918. Another detail the major news networks may have forgotten to report is that the swine flu is very rarely transferred from pigs to humans, or perhaps they were unaware of this, and they most certainly didn’t give the 1976 swine flu outbreak much airtime.
The mainstream media had been, and still is, providing extensive and overwhelming coverage of the swine flu outbreak for months before the H1N1 virus had reached the US and while the number of reported cases , let alone related deaths, were (and still are to this day) quite low. Furthermore, Doctors everywhere agree that the swine flu virus causes the same symptoms of the standard influenza virus, a fact that could account for widespread misdiagnoses of swine flu. In one newspaper article, published in early 2009, the large headline read “First American Dies of Swine Flu in the United States” although the report stated that the first casualty of the virus was a Mexican child who had contracted it in Mexico before his mother brought him into the US to be treated at a Texas hospital only the day prior to his death.
The common influenza kills about 50,000 people every year, while the H1N1 strain has reportedly killed less than 8,000 since its outbreak. The problem with the 2009 swine flu debacle, however, is not so much the idea that the media is creating a great deal of fear over a virus that isn’t much of a threat. The idea that the fear of pandemic leads the people to beg for a vaccine that may be more harmful than the swine flu itself is the source of distrust in government over the issue. In this case it may very well be that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
In 1976 there was an outbreak of swine flu at Fort Dix, infections of the strain were only detected for about 20 days-between January 19 to February 9 and did not spread beyond Fort Dix. The outbreak resulted in only one death and 13 other cases but public health officials decided the situation was alarming, prompting them to urge President Gerald Ford to vaccinate the entire country. The vaccine caused over 500 cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and 25 deaths. Guillain-Barre Syndrome is a paralyzing neuromuscular disorder. One might wonder if the initially alarmed public health officials were later equally alarmed that the swine flue vaccine killed 25 times more people than the swine flu virus.
Another questionable aspect of the 1976 swine flu fiasco concerns the timing of the H1N1 outbreak in relation to the point at which the vaccine finally started being administered. As previously stated, the outbreak at Fort Dix was first realized on January 19, 1976 and was only detected until February 9th. Also, the virus never spread outside of Fort Dix but the mass vaccinations did not begin until October 1, 1976 due to strong public opposition. During this span of 7 1/2 months, between outbreak and vaccination, there was not one additional death and not one more reported case of the H1N1 virus anywhere at all, and public relations problems were delaying the government from commencing the nation-wide vaccinations all the while.
Despite the public and the considerable lapse of no further indication of an H1N1 outbreak, the initial sense of urgency that led to the vaccinations apparently did not subside during this time. The government wanted everyone to get vaccinate but the epidemic never really broke out. It was a threat that never materialized. Why did the government still feel the need to conduct mass nation-wide vaccinations on October 1st?
The concern of a potential pandemic would be understandable on January 19th, even more so on February 5th when the first death, an army recruit, occurred and also as 13 more cases were reported on the same army post up until February 9th. But why was the government still so adamant about the massive vaccinations after all the opposition and the lack of spreading of the virus after nearly 8 months?
After the fallout from the vaccinations in 1976, which were halted 10 weeks later because of the public’s reaction, the government paid out millions in settlements for damage caused by the swine flu vaccine. However, U.S. federal legislation has, since the 1980s, protected vaccine makers against lawsuits related to childhood vaccines. In July, that protection was extended to makers of H1N1 vaccine. To some, this may be the smoking gun that clearly indicates the government was aware the vaccine would be damaging and this time decided to protect themselves first.
Now in 2009 several cases of Guillain-Barre Syndrome have already been reported in recent months. A high school athlete from Virginia was diagnosed with Guillain-Barre Syndrome hours after receiving a swine flu shot and a French woman was diagnosed with GBS six days after she received the swine flu shot, according to the French health ministry. The US military has made it mandatory for all service members to be vaccinated and deployed soldiers are being told they will not be allowed to go home until they are vaccinated against H1N1.
There are many valid arguments among both supporters and skeptics alike on whether the vaccination is worth the inherent risk that comes with any vaccine. When dealing with one’s own health and welfare, no one source, neither government nor irrational skeptic, should be trusted as a greater authority than one’s own personal investigation and judgment. Only independent and in-depth research conducted by individuals should influence their decision-making process.
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Swine Flu Information
Jan 19th
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. The virus currently spreading among people is now generally referred to as swine flu. Swine flu viruses are usually of H1N1 sub-type. The swine flu that has spread to humans is a version of this virus. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year, but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans.
Why is swine flu affecting humans?
The swine flu virus has changed and is now able to infect humans and transmit between them. Most commonly, these cases occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs (e.g. children near pigs at a fair or workers in the swine industry). In addition, there have been documented cases of one person spreading swine flu to others.
Symptoms of swine flu are:
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not interacting
Irritation
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Sore throat
Nausea
Diarrhea
Treatment of Swine Flu
Mild influenza illness does not require specific anti viral medicine.
Medicines should be taken only on advice of the doctor.
Paracetamol for fever and ibuprofen for myalgia can be taken as per the advice of the dooctor.
Oseltamivir, if prescribed / advised by the doctor only.
Children need to be given paediatric preparation and dosage of the above drugs.
Medicines (other than paracetamol) available for fever, headache, body ache in general groceries, pan shops etc should not be taken as they may contain aspirin.
Aspirin should not be given for fever or body ache.
Patients should take plenty of fluids.
If fever is not responding, there is worsening of symptoms and in particular altered sensorium (confusion, incoherent speech etc) / loss of consciousness or difficulty in breathing, patient should be referred to nearest identified health facility.
Swine Flu Precaution
Precautions from swine flu for general person
Get a yearly seasonal flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against seasonal influenza.
People at high risk of serious flu complications, including young children, pregnant women, people with chronic health conditions like asthma, diabetes or heart and lung disease and people 65 years and older should get vaccination.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
If you are sick with flu-like illness, stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone
While sick, limit contact with others to keep from infecting them
Reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible
Improve airflow in your living space by opening windows
Practice good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active
Precautions form swine flu for sick person
Keep the sick person in a room separate from the common areas of the house. (For example, a spare bedroom with its own bathroom, if that’s possible.) Keep the sickroom door closed.
Wear mask all the time. Three layered surgical mask should be provided by the hospital / community health worker. If mask is not readily available, mouth and nose should be covered with a piece of cloth / handkerchief / tissue paper.
avoid smoking
The sick person should clean his hands with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub often, especially after coughing and/or sneezing.
Unless necessary, person with the flu should not leave the home when he has a fever or during the time that he is most likely to spread the infection to others
Avoid going into the community, school, office, markets
If person with the flu needs to leave the home (for example, for medical care), he should cover the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
Have the sick person wear a surgical mask if they need to be in a common area of the house near other persons
If possible, sick persons should use a separate bathroom. This bathroom should be cleaned daily with household disinfectant
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Know About the Swine Influenza
Jan 18th
Swine influenza also known as the pig or hog flu is a disease of the pigs spread through any one of the several strains of the influenza virus. The virus known as SIV or Swine Influenza Virus has many sub-types of its strain. These are known as H1N1, H1N2, H3N2, H2N3 and H3N1.
The virus gets transmitted from pigs to human beings and gets assimilated in the human blood to create antibodies. Swine flu is common among the pigs that are human-bred world over but it does not always cause influenza or sickness in humans. Many from the pig population die through the virulent swine flu and even vaccinations are injected to protect the home-bred pigs that are bred in huge quantities.
The symptoms of Swine flu are similar to the normal influenza in human beings, therefore detection in some cases take some time. Though his strain of the swine flu virus is not as dangerous as a few others, it is deadly enough to kill a person if not detected early. Some of the symptoms of Swine flu in human beings include chills, coughs, body aches, diarrhoea, headache, sore throat, temperature, vomiting and tiredness.
To protect yourself from the H1N1 virus you should maintain some personal protection and precaution like you should try to maintain health and fitness and get enough of sleep, try to manage stress and do exercise, eat a well balanced diet with plenty of fibre and liquids. You should most importantly be careful in public and not get in touch with sick people and should wash your hands regularly with antiseptic soap or alcoholic hand sanitizers.
Besides, there are other precautions to be kept in mind if you or your friend gets infected like you should cover your mouth while sneezing, clean all surfaces since sometimes small droplets containing the influenza virus can remain behind and also to maintain minimal social contact. The virus also can be stubbed by vaccinating the pigs in the pig farms properly.The farmers who look after them and remain in regular direct or indirect contact with the pigs are more susceptible to acquire the virus and should therefore maintain certain measures like smoking the area and wearing gloves since they are the ones who come in contact with the infected pigs on a daily basis and may lead to human to human transmission of the virus.
The H1N1 virus had spread to many countries and had taken many lives in the past from 1976 to 2009 and will continue to do so in future since the virus can mutate and remain dormant for several years to again emerge in the form of a different strain. Pigs can be infected by both human and avian influenza strains which in turn create new strains. The best way is to ensure your own protection by being aware of the influenza virus and its workings. You can gain information from online health care information. A health guide can also bail you out, if you are confused about the Swine flu and its virus.
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SWINE FLUE
Jan 18th
BY: Dr. GHAZAL SABREEN
PHARM: D
SWINE FLUE/ SWINE INFLUENZA
What is swine influenza?
It is the type of influenza that is caused by those strains of influenza virus,(swine influenza virus) that usually infect pigs.
SYNONYMS:
It is also called as: swine flu, hog flu and pig flu.
CAUSATIVE AGENT:
As of 2009 these strains are all found in Influenza C virus and the subtypes of Influenza A virus known as H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3. Swine influenza is common in pigs in the midwestern United States (and occasionally in other states), Mexico, Canada, South America, Europe (including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Italy), Kenya, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan and other parts of eastern Asia.[2]
Of the three genera of influenza viruses that cause human flu, two also cause influenza in pigs, with Influenza virus A being common in pigs and Influenza virus C being rare.[7] Influenza virus B has not been reported in pigs. Within Influenza virus A and Influenza virus C, the strains found in pigs and humans are largely distinct, although due to reassortment there have been transfers of genes among strains crossing swine, avian, and human species boundaries.
History
Swine influenza was first proposed to be a disease related to human influenza during the 1918 flu pandemic, when pigs became sick at the same time as humans.The first identification of an influenza virus as a cause of disease in pigs occurred in 1930. For the following 60 years, swine influenza strains were almost exclusively H1N1. Then, between 1997 and 2002, new strains of three different subtypes and five different genotypes emerged as causes of influenza among pigs in North America. In 1997-1998, H3N2 strains emerged. These strains, which include genes derived by reassortment from human, swine and avian viruses, have become a major cause of swine influenza in North America. Reassortment between H1N1 and H3N2 produced H1N2. In 1999 in Canada, a strain of H4N6 crossed the species barrier from birds to pigs, but was contained on a single farm.The H1N1 form of swine flu is one of the descendants of the strain that caused the 1918 flu pandemic.As well as persisting in pigs, the descendants of the 1918 virus have also circulated in humans through the 20th century, contributing to the normal seasonal epidemics of influenza.However, direct transmission from pigs to humans is rare, with only 12 cases in the U.S. since 2005.Nevertheless, the retention of influenza strains in pigs after these strains have disappeared from the human population might make pigs a reservoir where influenza viruses could persist, later emerging to reinfect humans once human immunity to these strains has waned.
Swine flu has been reported numerous times as a zoonosis (The simplest definition of a zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted from other vertebrate animals to humans. A slightly more technical definition is a disease that normally infects other animals, but can also infect humans). in humans, usually with limited distribution, rarely with a widespread distribution. Outbreaks in swine are common and cause significant economic losses in industry, primarily by causing stunting and extended time to market. For example, this disease costs the British meat industry about £65 million every year.
1918 pandemic in humans
The 1918 flu pandemic in humans was associated with H1N1 and influenza appearing in pigs
After 1918 several outbreaks of swine flue in different years occur but the most current is of 2009
2009 outbreak in humans
The 2009 flu outbreak is due to a new strain of subtype H1N1 not previously reported in pigs.In late April, Margaret Chan, the World Health Organization’s director-general, declared a “public health emergency of international concern” under the rules of the WHO’s new International Health Regulations when the first cases of the H1N1 virus were reported in the United States. The outbreak, on May 2, 2009, it was reported in pigs at a farm in Alberta, Canada, with a link to the outbreak in Mexico. The pigs are suspected to have caught this new strain of virus from a farm worker who recently returned from Mexico, then showed symptoms of an influenza-like illness.These are probable cases, pending confirmation by laboratory testing.
The new strain was initially described as apparent reassortment of at least four strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1, inluding one strain endemic in humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in swine. Subsequent analysis suggested it was a reassortment of just two strains, both found in swine.Although initial reports identified the new strain as swine influenza (ie, a zoonosis originating in swine), its origin is unknown. Several countries took precautionary measures to reduce the chances for a global pandemic of the disease
HOW IT IS TRANSMITTED:
TRANSMISSION IN HUMAN?
Transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always cause human influenza, often only resulting in the production of antibodies in the blood. The meat of the animal poses no risk of transmitting the virus when properly cooked. If transmission does cause human influenza, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People who work with pigs, especially people with intense exposures, are at increased risk of catching swine flu. In the mid-20th century, identification of influenza subtypes became possible, this allows accurate diagnosis of transmission to humans. Since then, fifty confirmed transmissions have been recorded, Rarely, these strains of swine flu can pass from human to human.
HOW IT IS TRANSMITTED? (CONTINUE)
TRANSMISSION IN PIGS:
Transmission between pigs
Influenza is quite common in pigs, with about half of breeding pigs having been exposed to the virus in the US Antibodies to the virus are also common in pigs in other countries. The main route of transmission is through direct contact between infected and uninfected animals. These close contacts are particularly common during animal transport. Intensive farming may also increase the risk of transmission, as the pigs are raised in very close proximity to each other.The direct transfer of the virus probably occurs either by pigs touching noses, or through dried mucus. Airborne transmission through the aerosols produced by pigs coughing or sneezing are also an important means of infection .The virus usually spreads quickly through a herd, infecting all the pigs within just a few days. Transmission may also occur through wild animals, such as wild boar, which can spread the disease between farms.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SWINE FLUE?
SYMPTOMS IN HUMANS:
In humans, the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general, namely chills, fever- Sudden fever above 38 degrees (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit), aching joints, nasal congestion, general fatiguesore throat, muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness and general discomfort
The 2009 outbreak has shown an increased percentage of patients reporting diarrhea and vomiting.[65] The 2009 H1N1 virus is not zoonotic swine flu, as it is not transmitted from pigs to humans, but from person to person.
SYMPTOMS IN SWINE:
In pigs influenza infection produces fever, lethargy, sneezing, coughing, difficulty breathing and decreased appetite.In some cases the infection can cause abortion. Although mortality is usually low (around 1-4%),the virus can produce weight loss and poor growth, causing economic loss to farmers. Infected pigs can lose up to 12 pounds of body weight over a 3 to 4 week period
IS THERE ANY VACCINES AVALABLE FOR SWINE INFLUENZA????
There are no any vaccine uptil now avalable which contain swine influenza virus causing disease in humans. It is not known too that current seasonal influenza vaccines provide the protection. Influenza viruses change very quikly . It is important to develop vaccine for current circulating virus strain, to provide the people maximum protection.
HOW THE SWINE INFLUENZA CAN BE TREATED?
If a person becomes sick with swine flu, antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and make the patient feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms). Beside antiviral, palliative care, at home or in hospital, focuses on controlling fevers and maintaining fluid balance. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the use of Tamiflu (oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses, however, the majority of people infected with the virus make a full recovery without requiring medical attention or antiviral drugs.The virus isolates in the 2009 outbreak have been found resistant to amantadine and rimantadine.
TREATMENT In confirmed cases: Mexican authorities have provided patients with flu drugs Seltamivir or Zanamivir under strict medical supervision, and warn against side effects in misuse.
The Mexican government said that the antiviral drugs would only be administered if infection is confirmed.
HOW THE HUMAN CAN BE PREVENTED FROM SWINE INFLUENZA?
Prevention of pig to human transmission
Swine can be infected by both avian and human influenza strains of influenza, and therefore are hosts where the antigenic shifts can occur that create new influenza strains.
The transmission from swine to human is believed to occur mainly in swine farms where farmers are in close contact with live pigs. Although strains of swine influenza are usually not able to infect humans this may occasionally happen, so farmers and veterinarians are encouraged to use a face mask when dealing with infected animals. The use of vaccines on swine to prevent their infection is a major method of limiting swine to human transmission. Risk factors that may contribute to swine-to-human transmission include smoking and not wearing gloves when working with sick animals.
Prevention of human to human transmission
Influenza spreads between humans through coughing or sneezing and people touching something with the virus on it and then touching their own nose or mouth. Swine flu cannot be spread by pork products, since the virus is not transmitted through food. The swine flu in humans is most contagious during the first five days of the illness although some people, most commonly children, can remain contagious for up to ten days. Diagnosis can be made by sending a specimen, collected during the first five days for analysis.
Recommendations to prevent spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public. Chance of transmission is also reduced by disinfecting household surfaces, which can be done effectively with a diluted chlorine bleach solution
HOW THE SWINE INFLUENZA BE DIAGNOSED?
DIAGNOSIS: Clinical examination of secretions from the nose and mouth in the first 24-72 hours after presenting symptoms, and a study of blood samples to detect existence of influenza virus.
HOW LONG THE INFECTED PERSON BE THE SOURCE OF INFECTION TO OTHERS?
People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset. Children, especially younger children, might potentially be contagious for longer periods.
What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:
Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. Try to avoid close contact with sick people. If you get sick with influenza, CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
FIVE TIPS TO KEEP YPURSELF AWAY FROM SWINE INFLUENZA?
1.Stay home if you’re sick.
2.Avoid close contact with people who are sick
3.Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
4.Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
5.Keep up with health information in your own community
TOPICS COVERED:
1 Definition
2 Synonyms
3 Causative agent
4 History
5 Mode of transmission
6 Sign and symtoms
7 Treatment
8 Vaccines
9 How long the person be source of infection
10 Diagnosis
11 Prevention
12 Health Tips
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Article By Dr. Ghazal Sabreen
Doctor Of Pharmacy