Protect yourself and your family from SWINE FLU
Swine influenza virus is causing an epidemic among humans in Mexico and has spread to neighboring United States and Canada. Swine flu is transmitted from human-to-human by infected particles in the air and is not transmitted by pigs.
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, also known as A (H1N1), is a subtype of influenza virus A and the most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans, including the strain(s) responsible for the 1918 flu pandemic which killed 50–100 million people worldwide. Less virulent H1N1 strains still exist in the wild today, worldwide, causing a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all flu infections in 2006. Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs and in birds.
The root cause of this flu is yet to be known, so it’s highly recommended not to have red meat.
Symptoms
Fever, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting and difficulty in breathing.
If you detect such cases in your family or neighborhood with history of travel to affected countries in last 10 days, immediately consult a doctor.
DO’S
· Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue while coughing or sneezing.
· Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap & water, before & after touching your nose, eyes,
Swine influenza virus is causing an epidemic among humans in Mexico and has spread to neighboring United States and Canada. Swine flu is transmitted from human-to-human by infected particles in the air and is not transmitted by pigs.
Influenza A virus subtype H1N1, also known as A (H1N1), is a subtype of influenza virus A and the most common cause of influenza (flu) in humans. Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans, including the strain(s) responsible for the 1918 flu pandemic which killed 50–100 million people worldwide. Less virulent H1N1 strains still exist in the wild today, worldwide, causing a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a large fraction of all seasonal influenza. H1N1 strains caused roughly half of all flu infections in 2006. Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs and in birds.
The root cause of this flu is yet to be known, so it’s highly recommended not to have red meat.
Symptoms
Fever, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting and difficulty in breathing.
If you detect such cases in your family or neighborhood with history of travel to affected countries in last 10 days, immediately consult a doctor.
DO’S
· Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue while coughing or sneezing.
· Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap & water, before & after touching your nose, eyes,
mouth.
· Avoid crowded places.
· Keep at least an arm’s distance from people.
· Sleep well, stay physically active and effectively manage stress
· Drink plenty of water and eat nutritious food.
DON’TS
· Do not be close to affected persons, as far as possible.
· Do not take medicines without consulting physicians.
· Avoid crowded places.
· Keep at least an arm’s distance from people.
· Sleep well, stay physically active and effectively manage stress
· Drink plenty of water and eat nutritious food.
DON’TS
· Do not be close to affected persons, as far as possible.
· Do not take medicines without consulting physicians.
