Dear Readers, Today I am going to discuss about swine flu and prevention which is most dangerous disease.Please don't miss this article and get knowledge how to protect yourself from swine flu and what all necessary steps require for prevention.
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| SWINE FLU AND PREVENTION |
The swine flu viruses are
different in human flue viruses and pig flu viruses.In past Swine flu mainly affected
people who had direct contact with pigs.
But now its new swine
flu virus which spread from person to person ,among people who haven’t had any
contact with pigs.Swine flu also known as 2009 H1N1 type A influenza is a human
disease.
How swine flu spread
1.Swine flu spread same
way as seasonal flu.
2.Swine flu spread by
direct contact with person sick with
swine flu,like they were coughing sneezing close to you.
3.Swine flu influenza A
(H1N1)virus is new and most of us have less immunity to face it.So it easily
spread from person to person.
4.If one touch the place
where swine flu affected person touches
5.When you have skin to
skin contact with swine flu effected person direct virus will spread
6.Do not share drinking
glasses or eating utensils with someone,this also spread disease
7.Swine flu viruses can
spread by handling money
Loss due to Swine flu
Swine flu claims life 81 in Gujarat,5 in Lucknow .6 in Delhi,4 in Banguluru,81 in Rajasthan,27 in Maharashtra, 6 in Karnataka,9 in Indore,and some in other cities as well.
Swine flu is spreading
so fast across several Indian states.In port city of Visakhapatnam
,adequate medical supplies ,mask and Tamiflu medication provided in hospitals.
People are being
educated on prevention from this disease
swine flu.
In the month of January Swine flu killed 191 people in the country.
Symptoms
Swine flu is caused by
H1N1 virus.H1N1 symptoms are similar to other influenza viruses like fever,cough,sore
throat,body aches,head ache.
Running nose,chills fatigue and respiratory problems.In some cases
diarrhea and vomiting.
High risk to people
Pregnant women
Children under 2 years
old age
Asthma patients
People suffering with
COPD or or other lung conditions
People with
cardiovascular conditions (except high blood pressure)
Kidney problems
Liver problems
Neuromuscular disorders
Blood disorders
Neurologic disorders
Metabolic disorders,including
diabetes
Residents of a nursing
home and other chrinic care facilities
Immune
suppression,including HIV infection and cancer
If get flu symptoms
seek medical care immediately.
Medical attention require for children
Fast breathing or
trouble in breathing
Gray or bluish skin
color
Less fluids desire
Vomiting
Not waking up or not
interacting
Irritation
Flu like symptoms improve
then return
Protection
The best protection is
need to get a seasonal flu vaccine every year.
Wash hands properly with
soap or hand wash liquids and in keeping a good hygiene are the most effective
way to protect ourselves for swine flu.
If you are exposed or
caring someone with the flu ,Talk to your doctor about preventive antiviral
medication.
Steps that can stop spread germs and protect you from getting flu
Follow protection 3 steps
which is given above
Avoid touching your eyes,
nose or mouth as germs spread fast this way
Avoid close contact with
sick people
Avoid stress
Sleep well and follow
regular exercise
Drink plenty of
fluids,eat healthy food
Cover nose and mouth
with a tissue ,when you cough or sneeze.Throw the tissue in dustbin
Improve your immune
system
If someone feel sick
,cold or fever ,Stay at home,take enough rest.Rest has also been shown to
increase ‘interferons’ which help to increase our immunity to fight with virus.
So, these were the tips on swine flu and prevention. What are
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Hi Sazia,
ReplyDeleteGreat Information Here!
This is fast spreading in our City of Hyderabad
Many died due to this and many are in hospitals
This is indeed a timely post. and I am going to
share it on my wall. Thanks for sharing these
valuable information.
Have healthy Time Ahead
Keep sharing
Best
~ Philip
Thanks for your valid feed back and for spending time to read my post.I hope this message will reach maximum people and they will take necessary steps for prevention.Once again thanks for sharing.
DeleteReally useful article Kazia. The precautions can be implemented in day to day life as Swine flu is in air.
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