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What is swine flu? Have flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever
ü
Swine influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused and a worse cough.
by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. ü Have fever with a rash
People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can ü Have a fever and then have a seizure or sudden mental or
and do happen. behavioral change.
*Is swine flu contagious?* Adults should seek urgent medical attention if they have:
Yes, but it is unknown how easily the virus spreads between ü Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
people.
ü Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Who is at highest risk from H1N1 swine flu?
ü Sudden dizziness
Most cases of H1N1 swine flu have been in older children and
young adults. It's not clear why, and whether this will change. ü Confusion
But certain groups are at particularly high risk of severe disease or ü Severe or persistent vomiting
bad outcomes if they get the flu: ü Flu-like symptoms that improve, but then come back with
Young children, especially those under 12 months of age.
ü worsening fever or cough
Elderly
ü people are at high risk of severe flu disease. But Keep in mind that your doctor will not be able to determine whether
relatively few swine flu cases have been seen in people over age you have swine flu, but he or she may take a sample from you and
65. send it to a state health department lab for testing to see if it's swine
People
ü with cardiovascular conditions (except high blood flu. If your doctor suspects swine flu, he or she would be able to write
pressure). you a prescription for Tamiflu or Relenza.These antiviral medications
aren't a question of life or death for the vast majority of people. If
People with liver problems.
ü
you have any flu-like symptoms contact or see a doctor for treatment
Kidney problems.
ü and STAY HOME for your own well being and the well being of others.
People with blood disorders, including sickle cell disease.
ü To avoid the spread of flu:
People with neurological disorders.
ü ü Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or
People with neuromuscular disorders.
ü
sneeze
ü Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or with an
People with metabolic disorders, including diabetes.
ü
alcohol-based hand cleaner;
People
ü with immune suppression, including HIV infection and
ü Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; and
medications that suppress the immune system, such as cancer
chemotherapy or anti-rejection drugs for transplants. ü Avoid close contact with sick people, including kissing, sharing
eating utensils, or drinking from the same container.
Residents of a nursing home or other chronic-care facility
ü
Swine flu symptoms are the same as a regular flu and range from
People in these groups should seek medical care as soon as they mild to severe
get flu symptoms.
ü Fever;
If I think I have swine flu, what should I do? When should I see ü Cough;
my doctor?
ü Sore throat;
If you have flu symptoms, stay home, and when you cough or
ü Body aches;
sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. Afterward,
throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands. That will ü Headache;
help prevent your flu from spreading ü Chills and fatigue.
If you have only mild flu symptoms, you do not need medical Symptoms of swine flu in people may also include lethargy, loss of
attention unless your illness gets worse. But if you are in one of the appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have
groups at high risk of severe disease, contact your doctor at the reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
first sign of flu-like illness. In such cases, see your doctor before ü Seek immediate medical care if you have:
rushing to an emergency room. But there are emergency warning ü Difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath;
signs.
ü Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen;
Children should be given urgent medical attention if they:
ü Confusion;
ü Have fast breathing or trouble breathing ü Severe or persistent vomiting.
ü Have bluish or gray skin color How does swine flu spread? Is it airborne?
ü Are not drinking enough fluid The new swine flu virus apparently spreads just like regular flu. You
ü Are not waking up or not interacting could pick up germs directly from droplets from the cough or sneeze
of an infected person, or by touching an object they recently
ü Have severe or persistent vomiting
touched, and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose, delivering
ü Are so irritable that the child does not want to be held their germs for your own infection. That's why you should make
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washing your hands a habit, even when you're not ill. Infected Should I wear a face mask or respirator?
people can start spreading flu germs up to a day before symptoms Every day, newspapers carry pictures of people wearing face masks
start, and for up to seven days after getting sick. to prevent swine flu transmission. But very little is known about
The swine flu virus can become airborne if you cough or sneeze whether face masks actually protect against the flu.
without covering your nose and mouth, sending germs into the air. There's a difference between a face mask and a respirator. A face
Studies suggest that swine flu spreads less easily by small, airborne mask does not seal tightly to the face. Face masks include masks
droplets than does seasonal flu. But it does spread by this route, labeled as surgical, dental, medical procedure, isolation, or laser
and it may begin to spread even more readily as the new virus fully masks. Respirators are N95- or higher-rated filtering face pieces that
adapts to humans. fit snugly to the face. Respirators filter out virus particles when
The new swine flu virus is a human virus spread by people and not correctly adjusted -- which is not as simple as it sounds. But it's hard
by pigs. The only way to get the new swine flu is from another to breathe through them for extended periods, and they cannot be
person. worn by children or by people with facial hair.
How is swine flu treated? People who have flu-like symptoms should carry disposable tissues
Pandemic swine flu virus is sensitive to the antiviral drugs Tamiflu to cover their coughs and sneezes. When going out in public, or when
and Relenza. The drugs are most effective when taken within 48 sharing common spaces around the home with family members,
hours of the start of flu symptoms. But not everyone needs those they should put on a face mask -- if one is available and tolerable.
drugs. Most people who have come down with swine flu have People not at risk of severe flu illness can best protect themselves
recovered without treatment. from swine flu with frequent hand washing and by staying at least 6
Tamiflu or Relenza may also be used to prevent swine flu.& "can be feet away from people with flu symptoms. But if swine flu is
considered" for people at high risk of severe flu illness who come circulating in the community, a face mask or respirator may be
into close contact with someone who has the flu. protective in crowded public places.
Is there a vaccine against the new swine flu virus? People at increased risk of severe flu illness -- pregnant women, for
example -- should add a face mask to these tried-and-true
Not yet..
precautions when providing assistance to a person with flu-like
How can I prevent swine flu infection? illness. And anyone else who cannot avoid close contact with
Following steps are recommended- someone who has swine flu (if you must hold a sick infant, for
Wash
ü your hands regularly with soap and water, especially example) may try using a face mask or respirator.
after coughing or sneezing. Or use an alcohol-based hand How long does the flu virus survive on surfaces?
cleaner if soap and water are not available Bugs can survive for hours on surfaces. One study showed that flu
Avoid close contact -- that is, being within 6 feet -- with people
ü viruses can live for up to 48 hours on hard, nonporous surfaces such
who have flu-like symptoms. as stainless steel and for up to 12 hours on cloth and tissues. The
virus seems to survive for only minutes on your hands -- but that's
Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. That's not easy to do,
ü
plenty of time for you to transfer it to your mouth, nose, or eyes.
so keep those hands clean.
What else should I be doing during the swine flu pandemic?
If you have flu-like symptoms -- fever plus at least cough or sore
ü
throat or other flu symptoms -- stay home for seven days after Keep informed of what's going on in your community. Your state and
symptoms begin or until you've been symptom-free for 24 hours local health departments may have important information if swine
– whichever is longer. flu develops in your area. For instance, parents might want to
consider what they would do if their child's school temporarily
Wear a face mask (consider using an N95 respirator) if you must
ü
closed because of flu. Don't panic, but a little planning wouldn't hurt.
come into close contact with a sick person. "Close contact"
To plan for a pandemic:
means within 6 feet. Note: There is no definitive proof that a
face mask prevents flu transmission. Do not rely solely on a face Store a two-week supply of water and food. During a pandemic, if
ü
mask to prevent infection. you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it
will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand. This can
Wear an N95 respirator if helping a sick person with a nebulizer,
ü
be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages
inhaler, or other respiratory treatment. Note: There is no
and disasters.
definitive proof that a respirator prevents flu transmission. Do
not rely solely on a respirator to prevent infection. Periodically
ü check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a
continuous supply in your home.
People
ü who have or are suspected of having swine flu should
wear a face mask, if available and tolerable, when sharing Have
ü any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on
common spaces with other household members, when outside hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold
the home, or when near children or infants. medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
Breast
ü feeding mothers with swine flu symptoms should Talk with
ü family members and loved ones about how they would
express their breast milk, and the child should be fed by be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for
someone else. them in your home.
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Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency Flu viruses change all the time, and the way the pandemic swine flu
response.Get involved in your community as it works to prepare virus evolved suggests that it is particularly liable to swap gene
for an influenza pandemic. segments with other flu viruses. But so far the swine flu virus hasn't
How severe is swine flu? changed much. That's good news, as the vast majority of swine flu
cases have been mild.
Severity of cases in the current swine flu outbreak has varied
widely, from mild cases to fatalities. Most cases have been mild, It's impossible to know whether the virus will become more deadly.
but there have been a number of deaths and hundreds of Scientists are watching closely to see which way the new swine flu
hospitalizations -- mostly in young people aged 5 to 24. virus is heading -- but health experts warn that flu viruses are
notoriously hard to predict.
Like seasonal flu, children who get swine flu can have serious
neurological complications such as seizures and Reye's syndrome. But there's a lot of planning you can do. It's possible some schools in
But as with seasonal flu, these complications fortunately are rare. your community may temporarily close, or even that major
Studies of the swine flu virus show that it is more infectious to lung gatherings may be canceled. So make contingency plans just in case
cells than are seasonal flu viruses. But studies also suggest that the you are affected.
swine flu virus is less well adapted to humans and may be harder to
inhale deep into the lungs.
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED HOSPITALS FOR TREATMENT OF SWINE FLU
City Hospital Address Contact
(044) 22501520,
King Institute of Preventive Medicine Service) Guindy, Chennai – 32
22501521 & 22501522
(044) 25912686/87/88,
Chennai Communicable Diseases Hospital Thondiarpet, Chennai
9444459543
(044) 25305000, 25305723,
Government General Hospital Opp. Central Railway Station, Chennai – 03
25305721, 25330300
Naidu Hospital Nr Le'Meridian, Raja Bahadur Mill, GPO, Pune-01 (020) 26058243
Pune
National Institute of Virology 20A Ambedkar Road, Pune- 11 (020) 26006290
Kolkata ID Hospital 57,Beliaghata, Beliaghata Road, Kolkata - 10 (033) 23701252
Near Railway Station, (0422) 2301393, 2301394,
Coimbatore Government General Hospital
Trichy Road, Coimbatore- 18 2301395, 2301396
Hyderabad Govt. General and Chest Diseases Hospital, Erragadda, Hyderabad (040) 23814939
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GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED HOSPITALS FOR TREATMENT OF SWINE FLU
City Hospital Address Contact
Arthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, (022) 23083901,
Kasturba Gandhi Hospital
Jacob Circle, Mumbai - 11 23092458, 23004512
(022) 23735555, 23739031,
23760943, 23768400 /
Mumbai Sir J J Hospital J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai - 08
23731144 / 5555 /
23701393 / 1366
(022) 24160947,
Haffkine Institute Acharaya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai- 12
24160961, 24160962
(011) 26594404, 26861698
Ansari Nagar, Aurobindo Marg Ring Road,
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Prof. R C Deka -
New Delhi-29
9868397464
(011) 23971272/060/
National Institute for Communicable Diseases 22, Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi- 54
344/524/449/326
Gurgaon & Delhi (011) 23741640,
23741649, 23741639
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi
Dr. N K Chaturvedi –
9811101704
Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute University Enclave, New Delhi- 07 (011) 27667102, 27667441,
27667667, 27666182
SDS Tuberculosis & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of (080) 26631923
Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bangalore-29
Chest Diseases Dr. Shivaraj - 99801-48780
Bangalore
(080) 26703294
Victoria Hospital K R Market, Kalasipalayam, Bangalore-02
Dr.Gangadhar- 94480-49863
Government Medical College Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam - 08 (0481) 2597311,2597312
Government Medical College Vandanam P O, Allapuzha - 05 (0477) 2282015
(0484) 2624040
Kochi Taluk Hospital Railway StationRoad, Alwaye, Ernakulam
Sathyajit - 09847840051
(0484) 2523138
Taluk Hospital Perumbavoor PO, Ernakulam 542
Vipin - 09447305200
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