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Swine Flu is spreading very rapidly in India; everyday new cases are getting registered. All are requested to remain vigilant, take precautions and seek immediate medical help in case of any of symptoms observed for self or their family members. PFA, presentation to give you more info about the Flu – its spread, symptoms and list of precautions to be taken.
Prevention is better than cure.
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Swine influenza virus (referred to as SIV) refers to influenza cases that are caused by Orthomyxoviruses endemic to pig populations. SIV strains isolated to date have been classified either as Influenzavirus C or one of the various subtypes of the genus Influenzavirus A.
Swine flu infects people every year and is found typically in people who have been in contact with pigs, although there have been cases of person-to-person transmission. Symptoms include fever, disorientation, stiffness of the joints, vomiting, and loss of consciousness ending in death. Swine influenza is known to be caused by influenza A subtypes H1N1, H1N2, H3N1, H3N2, and H2N3
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2. What is swine flu?
• Swine Influenza (swine flu)
is a respiratory disease of
pigs caused by Type A
influenza viruses that
causes regular outbreaks in
pigs.
• Swine flu viruses have been
reported to spread from
person-to-person, but in the
past, this transmission was
limited and not sustained
beyond three people.
3. Is the current swine flu virus contagious?
• Various international agencies (US Centers for Disease
Control & Prevention, World Health Organization) have
determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is
contagious and is spreading from human to human.
• WHO has escalated the world Pandemic Phase from Phase
3 to Phase 4 (in a 6-scale Phase), indicating that a
worldwide pandemic due to swine flu H1N1 is possible.
4. What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu
in people?
• The symptoms of swine flu in
people are similar to the
symptoms of regular human flu
and include fever, cough, sore
throat, body aches, headache,
chills and fatigue.
• Some people have reported
diarrhea and vomiting associated
with swine flu. In the past, severe
illness (pneumonia and
respiratory failure) and deaths
have been reported with swine
flu infection in people.
• Like seasonal flu, swine flu may
cause a worsening of underlying
chronic medical conditions.
5. How does swine flu spread?
• Spread of this swine influenza A
(H1N1) virus is thought to be
happening in the same way that
seasonal flu spreads.
• Flu viruses are spread mainly
from person to person through
coughing or sneezing of people
with influenza.
• Sometimes people may become
infected by touching something
with live flu viruses on it and
then touching their mouth or
nose.
6. How are human infections with swine
influenza diagnosed?
• To diagnose swine influenza A
infection, a respiratory specimen
would generally need to be
collected within the first 4 to 5 days
of illness (when an infected person
is most likely to be shedding virus).
• However, some persons, especially
children, may shed virus for 10
days or longer.
• Identification as a swine flu
influenza A virus requires sending
the specimen to a hospital
laboratory for testing.
7. How can someone with the flu infect someone
else?
• Infected people may be able to
infect others beginning 1 day before
symptoms develop and up to 7 or
more days after becoming sick.
• That means that you may be able to
pass on the flu to someone else
before you know you are sick, as
well as while you are sick.
8. How long can an infected person spread
swine flu to others?
• People with swine influenza
virus infection should be
considered potentially
contagious as long as they
are symptomatic and
possible for up to 7 days
following illness onset.
• Children, especially younger
children, might potentially
be contagious for longer
periods.
9. Is there a vaccine for Pandemic Flu?
• Because the virus is new, there will be no
vaccine ready to protect against
pandemic flu.
• Vaccine against Swine Flu virus H1N1
needs at least 6-12 months to be
produced.
• Seasonal flu vaccine or past flu
immunization will not provide protection.
10. Are there medicines to treat swine flu?
• Yes. The US CDC recommends the use of
oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®)
for the treatment and/or prevention of infection
with these swine influenza viruses.
• Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills,
liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by
keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your
body.
• If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your
illness milder and make you feel better faster.
They may also prevent serious flu complications.
• For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started
soon after getting sick (within 2 days of
symptoms).
11. What surfaces are most likely to be sources
of contamination?
• The virus can be spread when a
person touches something that is
contaminated with the virus and then
touches his or her eyes, nose, or
mouth.
• Droplets from a cough or sneeze of
an infected person move through the
air. The virus can then be spread
when a person touches respiratory
droplets from another person on a
surface like a desk, doorknob,
child’s toy or phone handset and
then touches their own eyes, mouth
or nose before washing their hands.
12. How long can viruses live outside the body?
• We know that some viruses and bacteria can live 2
hours or longer on surfaces like cafeteria tables,
doorknobs, and desks.
• Frequent handwashing will help you reduce the
chance of getting contamination from these common
surfaces.
13. What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue
when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue
in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water,
especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also
effective.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
The virus can spread this way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza, stay home
from work or school and limit contact with
others to keep from infecting them.
14. What is the best way to keep from spreading
the virus through coughing or sneezing?
• If you are sick, limit your contact
with other people as much as
possible. Do not go to work or
school if ill.
• Cover your mouth and nose with
a tissue when coughing or
sneezing. It may prevent those
around you from getting sick.
Put your used tissue in the
waste basket.
• Cover your cough or sneeze if
you do not have a tissue. Then,
clean your hands, and do so
every time you cough or sneeze.
15. What is the best technique for washing my
hands to avoid getting the flu?
• Washing your hands often will help
protect you from germs. Wash with
soap and water or clean with
alcohol-based hand cleaner.
• When you wash your hands -- with
soap and warm water -- that you
wash for 15 to 20 seconds. When
soap and water are not available,
alcohol-based disposable hand
wipes or gel sanitizers may be
used. You can find them in most
supermarkets and drugstores.
• If using gel, rub your hands until
the gel is dry. The gel doesn't need
water to work; the alcohol in it kills
the germs on your hands.
16. What should I do if I get sick?
• If you live in areas where swine influenza
cases have been identified and become ill
with influenza-like symptoms, including
fever, body aches, runny nose, sore
throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea,
you may want to contact their health care
provider, particularly if you are worried
about your symptoms. Your health care
provider will determine whether influenza
testing or treatment is needed.
• If you are sick, you should stay home and
avoid contact with other people as much
as possible to keep from spreading your
illness to others.
• If you become ill and experience any of
the following warning signs (next 2
slides), seek emergency medical care.
17. In children emergency warning signs that
need urgent medical attention include:
• Fast breathing or trouble breathing
• Bluish skin color
• Not drinking enough fluids
• Not waking up or not interacting
• Being so irritable that the child
does not want to be held
• Flu-like symptoms improve but
then return with fever and worse
cough
• Fever with a rash
18. In adults, emergency warning signs that need
urgent medical attention include:
• Difficulty breathing or
shortness of breath
• Pain or pressure in the chest
or abdomen
• Sudden dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or persistent
vomiting
19. • Throw away tissues and other disposable items used by the sick person in
the trash. Wash your hands after touching used tissues and similar waste.
• Keep surfaces (esp bedside tables, surfaces in the bathroom, children’s
toys, phone handles, doorknobs) clean by wiping them down with a
household disinfectant according to directions on the product label.
• Linens, eating utensils, and dishes belonging to those who are sick do not
need to be cleaned separately, but importantly these items should not be
shared without washing thoroughly first.
• Wash linens (such as bed sheets and towels) by using household laundry
soap and tumble dry on a hot setting. Avoid “hugging” laundry prior to
washing it to prevent contaminating yourself. Clean your hands with soap
and water or alcohol-based hand rub right after handling dirty laundry.
• Eating utensils should be washed either in a dishwasher or by hand with
water and soap.
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