Here are 10 ways to avoid H1N1 infection

At least 90 people have reportedly died of swine flu in Maharashtra since January this year. According to a report, statistics  revealed that a total of 88 deaths due to H1N1 virus infection have been reported till Tuesday (September 25, 2018) in the state - with Nashik, Pimpri Chinchwad, Ahmednagar, and Pune being the most affected areas. Also, as many as 892 swine flu positive cases, including eight from other states, have been recorded in Maharashtra, said the report.

Swine influenza virus, also known as swine flu or H1N1 flu, is a respiratory infection caused by type A influenza viruses that regularly cause outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses normally do not affect humans, however, human infections can and do happen. The first human respiratory infection caused by a particular influenza virus H1N1 strain (popularly known as swine flu) was identified in Mexico in 2009. Swine flu is now considered a normal type of seasonal flu and is included in the annual flu vaccine. The virus is contagious and can spread from person to person. However, individuals with regular exposure to pigs are at an increased risk of swine flu infection.

Swine flu signs and symptoms

The signs and symptoms of swine flu in humans are similar to the symptoms of other regular flu strains  and may include the following - such

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Watery, red eyes
• Body aches
• Headache
• Chills and fatigue
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea and vomiting

If you or any member of your family member has symptoms of flu or fever, seek medical help. Swine flu, like the regular flu, can lead to more serious health problems, such as pneumonia, a lung infection, and other breathing problems. An infection of H1N1 virus can make other illnesses like diabetes or asthma worse.
 
Swine flu infection is treated using antiviral drugs - such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) - to help relieve the symptoms. These medications are generally particularly reserved for individuals at a higher risk of complications. Patients should also take plenty of fluids and rest well.

How to prevent spreading or catching swine flu infection

• Get vaccinated against the flu.
• Wash your hands properly - you can also use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth - germs spread this way and can get into your body through these areas.
• Always cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Make sure that you throw the tissues in the trash after you have used them.
• Eat only properly handled cooked food
• Avoid contact with people suffering from swine flu
• Wear masks on the mouth
• Stay away from work or school if you are sick or have H1N1 flu.
• Get enough sleep, at least 8 hours each night
• Make sure you're getting enough vitamin C
• Change clothes, shoes once home, wash up your body
• Ventilate your house well, let fresh air and sunshine in
• Keep surfaces of keyboards, door handles, tabletops etc clean

In case, someone in your household falls ill with swine flu, designate only one family member to take care of the ill person. This will help reduce exposure to H1N1 flu within your household.

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