Dear Readers, Today I am going to discuss Swine Flu Symptoms Risk Protection Loss and Prevention which is a most dangerous disease. Please don’t miss this article and get knowledge on how to protect yourself from swine flu symptoms and what all the necessary steps are required for prevention.
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| SWINE FLU AND PREVENTION |
The swine flu symptoms and viruses are different in human flu viruses and pig flu viruses. In the past Swine flu mainly affected people who had direct contact with pigs.
But now it’s the new swine flu virus which spreads from person to person, among people who haven’t had any contact with pigs. Swine flu also is known as 2009 H1N1 type An influenza is a human disease.
How swine flu spread
1. Swine flu spread the same way as seasonal flu.
2. Swine flu is spread by direct contact with a 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 touches the place where swine flu affected person touches
5. When you have skin to skin contact with the swine flu affected person direct virus will spread
6. Do not share drinking glasses or eating utensils with someone, this also spreads 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 Bengaluru,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 the port city of Visakhapatnam, adequate medical supplies, masks, and Tamiflu medication are provided in hospitals.
People are being educated on prevention from this disease swine flu.
In the month of January, the Swine flu killed 191 people in the country.
Symptoms
Swine flu is caused by the H1N1 virus.H1N1 symptoms are similar to other influenza viruses like fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache.
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 from 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 chronic-care facilities
- Immune suppression, including HIV infection and cancer
- If anyone gets flu symptoms seek medical care immediately.
Medical attention require for children
- Fast breathing or trouble in breathing
- Gray or bluish skin color
- Fewer fluids desire
- Vomiting
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Irritation
- Flu-like symptoms improve then return
Protection
The best protection needs to get a seasonal flu vaccine every year.
Wash hands properly with soap or hand wash liquids and keeping the good hygiene is the most effective way to protect ourselves from swine flu.
If you expose 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 are given above
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth as germs spread fast this way
Then avoid close contact with sick people
Avoid stress
Sleep well and follow a 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 the dustbin
Improve your immune system
If someone feels 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 the virus.
So, these were the tips on swine flu symptoms and prevention. What are your views on the topic? Do let me know in the comments. If you like these dishes please share and rate them. I will come back with new posts for health and herbal beauty tips soon.
Hi Sazia,
Great 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
Really useful article Kazia. The precautions can be implemented in day to day life as Swine flu is in air.