Swine Flu Disease Symptoms and Prevention - How to Care for H1N1 Influenza

Swine Flu is also known as H1N1 flew from its virus H1N1. It is called swine flu because in the past, the people who caught it had direct contact with pigs. That changed several years ago, when a new virus emerged that spread among people who hadn't been near pigs.

Since 2009 Swine Flu was spreading fast and this year it is spread at high level in Gujarat state and also states. Till now around 1000 people are caught in swine flu disease and many have died in Gujarat. The government officials are not caring much for Swine flu and its prevention so one must take care of his health by self.

Swine Flu Symptoms :

People who have swine flu can be contagious one day before they have any symptoms and as many as 7 days after they get sick. Kids can be contagious for as long as 10 days.

Most symptoms are the same as seasonal flu. They can include:

cough

fever

sore throat

stuffy or runny nose

body aches

headache

chills

fatigue

swine flu can lead to more serious complications, including pneumonia and respiratory failure. And it can make conditions like diabetes or asthma worse. If you have symptoms like shortness of breath, severe vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness, or confusion, consult your doctor soon.

Prevention of Swine Flu :

Easy ways to prevent swine flu include :

Washing hands frequently with soap or hand sanitizer

Not touching your nose, mouth, or eyes because the virus can survive on telephones, tabletops, etc.

Staying home from work or school if you are ill to keep others healthy

Avoiding large gatherings when swine flu is in season

Use Handkerchief

Do not eat outer foods which are unhealthy

Try to stay healthy and avoid colds

Put Nilgiri Drop in your mask or handkerchief and keep it near your mouth

Tamiflu capsules are precaution for Swine flu. Vaccination is also available for Swine flu.

If you are having any of given symptoms then consult your doctor or general hospital for lab test.