The Deadly SWINE FLU/H1N1

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Homedoc ಅವರಿಂದ ಈ ದಿನದಂದು ಪೋಸ್ಟ್ ಮಾಡಲಾಗಿದೆ ಸೋಮವಾರ, ನವೆಂಬರ್ 12, 2018

HOMEDOC (doctor on call)

Swine flu/H1N1 is type A influenza which is a human disease. In 2009 H1N1 was endemic and since then continued to make people sick and has become scary since few years.

Swine flu in india has caused disaster and because of swine flu we are losing many lifes in india.

HOW DO YOU CATCH SWINE FLU :

Same as seasonal flu. When people  cough/ sneeze who are already infected by swine flu virus, they spray tiny drops of the virus into the air and if one come in contact with these tiny drops in any way can catch deadly virus. Till 7 days of infection a person can spread the virus to others.

SYMPTOMS:

Cough

Fever

Sorethroat

Stuffy or Running nose

Bodyache

Chills

Headache

Swine flu can also cause serious problems like

Pneumonia

Lung infection

Breathing problem

HIGH RISK PATIENTS:

Children under 2 years

People of age 65 or above

Pregnant lady

People with diabeties, asthma, COPD, kidney, liver problems.

People living in Nursing home

PRECAUTION:

Wash hands

Facemask

Dont touch eyes/nose & throat

Avoid people who are sick

TREATMENT:

Antiviral drugs : But mostly effective when taken within 48 hours of symptoms

Swine flu vaccines: These days swine flu vaccines are available in the market and is the only way possible to protect oneself and family from swine flu by take the shot of the vaccine.

vaccine take 1 month for immunity to develop and advised to take before the swine flu starts spreading.

HOMEDOC (doctor on call) helps you to protect you and your family from swineflu by applying vaccines at your home in a reasonable rate.

Dr Abhishek singla