n Swine
influenza originates in pigs.
n A
new strain of Influenza A (H1N1) first identified in Mexico in April 2009.
n H1N1
virus is 0.2 micron particle size and
survives for 24 hrs on surfaces.
n Highly
contagious by touch and breath.
n Global
spread and declared Pandemic.
n Millions
of people died because of a Flu Pandemic , spread in 1918,1957 and 1968 in the
last century.
n Swine
flu virus spreads in similar way as the ordinary cold and flu viruses spread.
n Millions
of tiny droplets containing Virus come out of the nose and mouth when one
coughs or sneezes.
n Droplets
typically spread about one meter (3ft) & remain suspended in the air for a
while and then land on surfaces, where the virus survives for up to 24
hours.
n Anyone
who touches these surfaces spreads the virus further on by touching anything
else.
n Everyday
items at home and in public places may have traces of the virus. These
include food, door handles, the remote control, hand rails and computer
keyboards.
n People
get infected by picking up the virus on their hands from contaminated
objects/surfaces and then placing hands near their mouth or nose. It is also
possible to breathe in the virus if it is suspended in airborne droplets.
n Frequent
travelers.
n People
in crowded areas.
n Pregnant
women .
n People
aged 65 years and older
n Young
children under 10 years old.
n People
suffering from the following illnesses
Ø Chronic
lung disease
Ø Chronic
heart disease
Ø Chronic
kidney disease
Ø Chronic
liver disease
Ø Chronic
neurological disease
Ø Immuno-suppression
Ø Diabetes
mellitus
n Fever
or a High grade temperature (over 38°C / 100.4°F)
AND
n Two
or more of the following symptoms:
q Unusual
tiredness
q Headache
q Running
nose
q Sore
throat and lethargic
q Shortness
of breath or cough
q Loss
of appetite and nausea
q Aching
muscles & joints
q Diarrhea
or vomiting
q Weakness
and fatigue
n MOST
IMPORTANT
q Secondary
Bacterial Chest infection, such as Bronchitis.
q Pneumonia.
n RARE
COMPLICATIONS:
q Tonsillitis,
q Otitis
media (a build-up of fluid in the ear),
q Septic
shock (infection of the blood that causes a severe drop in blood pressure),
q Meningitis
(infection in the brain and spinal cord), and
q Encephalitis
(inflammation of the brain).
n Diagnostic
blood test available in PGIMER and Govt. Hospital.
n Consult
Doctor if you have fever along with two or more of the symptoms mentioned
earlier.
n Stay
at home and check your temperature regularly.
n Use
separate thermometer.
n For
fever – Tablet Paracetamol.
q To
reduce temperature and help relieve symptoms.
q Children
under 16 must not be given aspirin or ready-made flu remedies containing
aspirin.
n Isolation,
take lots of rest and plenty of liquids.
n Antiviral
– Tamiflu under Medical Supervision.
q reduces
the period of illness by around one day,
q relieves
some of the symptoms, and
q reduces
the potential for serious complications such as pneumonia.
n Antibiotics
–Under Medical Supervision.
q combats
bacterial infections such as pneumonia
q reduces
the length of Hospitalisation.
n Vaccination
– available in England from Oct’ 2009
q People
aged between six months and over who usually get the seasonal flu jab.
q All
pregnant women.
People who live with persons whose immune systems are
compromised, such as cancer patients or people with HIV/AIDS
TAMIFLU AND RELENZA
q Prevent
the flu virus from reproducing.
q Highly
effective if taken within 48 hours after symptoms appear.
n Adverse
reactions to Tamiflu
q nausea
q vomiting
q diarrhea
q stomach
ache
q Headache
n Even
if you do feel these symptoms it is important that those prescribed antiviral
medicine complete the course, even if symptoms of swine flu clear and you start
to feel better quickly
q Pandemrix
q By
GlaxoSmithKline
q Not
suitable for people with anaphylactic reaction to egg.
q Celvapan
q By
Baxter.
Available in England since Oct’2009
Preventions:
n Maintain
Good hygiene.
q Wash
hands regularly with soap and water,
q Regular
cleaning of surfaces to get rid of germs,
q Use
tissues to cover mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
q Put
used tissues in a dustbin as soon as possible.
n Maintain
a 3 ft distance ( 1 meter) while talking.
n Take
enough sleep daily so that your body is not overtired.
n Take
liquids at regular intervals to keep yourself hydrated.
n Take
a regular and a balanced diet along with fruits , almonds and green vegetables.
n TAKE
IMMUNO BOOSTER
n Tulsi
n Giloya
n Amla
n Kali
Mirch
n Colostrums
n AVOID
TRAVEL AND CROWDS WHERE POSSIBLE TO MINIMISE RISK OF INFECTION.
n USE
FACE MASK
n Routine
mask arrests particle of 0.5 micron size. Cost Rs.5/-,
n N90
mask arrests particle of 0.2 micron size. Cost Rs.90/-,
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