Swine Flu: A Quick Guide

We would like to provide some basic information on known symptoms of H1N1 (Swine Flu) in India.

Known symptoms of H1N1

- Fever (greater than 100 degree Farenheit or 37.8 degree Centigrade)
- Headache
- Extreme tiredness (Fatigue)
- Chills
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Running or stuffy nose
- Body ache
- Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea – more common in children than adults.
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen.
- Severe or persistent vomiting.

How does H1N1 Virus spread ?

At present, evidence suggests that the main route of human-to-human transmission of the new Influenza A (H1N1) virus is via respiratory droplets, which are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. Any person who is in close contact (approximately 1 metre) with someone who has influenza like symptoms (fever, sneezing, coughing, running nose, chills, muscle ache etc) is at a risk of being exposed to potentially infective respiratory droplets.

General Advice

For individuals who are well:

- Maintain distance of atleast 1 meter from any individual with influenza like symptoms, and refrain from touching mouth and nose.

- Perform hand hygiene frequently by washing with soap and water or using an alcohol based handrub, especially if touching the mouth and nose and surfaces that are potentially contaminated.

- Reduce as much as possible the time spent in crowded settings.

- Improve airflow in your living space by opening windows as much as possible.

For individuals with influenza like symptoms:

- Stay at home if you feel unwell and follow the local public health recommendations; keep distance from well individuals as much as possible (at least 1 metre);

- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, with tissues or other suitable materials, to contain respiratory secretions.

- Dispose of the material immediately after use or wash it. Clean hands immediately after contact with respiratory secretions.

- Improve airflow in your living space by opening windows as much as possible.

Source: WHO

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