Information on Swine Flu
Information on Swine Flu
Symptoms
Swine flu is a virus disease caused by H1N1. Its symptoms include cough, fever, sore throat, stuffy or running nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting etc. Later on, breathlessness, chest pain, drowsiness, fall in blood pressure, sputum mixed with blood, bluish discoloration of nails develops.
Prevention
Hands should be washed frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing. Mouth and nose should be covered while coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth. If one develops flu-like symptoms, he should avoid meeting others until 24 hours after fever has been treated. People should also stay at least six feet away from those who show symptoms of the H1N1 virus.
Testing
Maximum amount set for H1N1 testing by private labs set at Rs. 4500.
Medicine
Oseltavimir (Tamiflu) - available free of cost at all Government hospitals. manufacturers have been asked to keep sufficient stock for supply in Delhi.
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Symptoms
Swine flu is a virus disease caused by H1N1. Its symptoms include cough, fever, sore throat, stuffy or running nose, body aches, headache, chills, fatigue, diarrhea, vomiting etc. Later on, breathlessness, chest pain, drowsiness, fall in blood pressure, sputum mixed with blood, bluish discoloration of nails develops.
Prevention
Hands should be washed frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing. Mouth and nose should be covered while coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth. If one develops flu-like symptoms, he should avoid meeting others until 24 hours after fever has been treated. People should also stay at least six feet away from those who show symptoms of the H1N1 virus.
Testing
Maximum amount set for H1N1 testing by private labs set at Rs. 4500.
Medicine
Oseltavimir (Tamiflu) - available free of cost at all Government hospitals. manufacturers have been asked to keep sufficient stock for supply in Delhi.
(please see attachment for more details)
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I will like to suggest the following to the Govt. of Delhi- Swine flue is just one ailment.There are several other life threatening ailments which need equal attention.You go in the slums of Delhi and you will find thousand of cases of T.B. Malaria and Dengue are the other life threatening ailments.The root cause is also known to the Government and the people.Still the above ailments prevail. I will suggest to make sanitation staff and health officials responsible for spread of ailments in their areas.All the main drains need to be cleaned immediately and the process should be continued through out the five year. This will reduce the deaths as well as frequent visit of public to Government Hospitals.
Feb 26
On Wednesday, 25 February 2015, 13:51, Department Of Health - Government of Delhi wrote:
Feb 25
Very helpful. Please also officially advise people on using as preventive some ayurvedic medicines containing Tulsi Haldi Ashwagandha Giloy etc. Also govt should make these freely available to the public. This will greatly help in controlling the spread of swine flu epidemic.
Feb 25
