Swine flu And Protection Zydus School For Excellence, Godhavi
WHAT IS FLU ? CAUSE PRESENTATION INFLUENZA VIRUS Cough Running nose Sore Throat Headache Bodyache
WHAT IS SWINE FLU ? SWINE MEANS PIG CAUSE SWINE FLU FLU IN PIGS HUMAN FLU SWINE MEANS PIG CAUSE H1N1 FLU VIRUS FLU IN PIGS HUMANS
-Body ache ,Headache
TRANSMISSION AIR BORNE DISEASE SPREAD DROPLETS FOMITES
PREVENTION PERSONAL HYGIENE Frequent hand washing Coughing etiquette GENERAL MEASURES VACCINE
HAND WASHING Wash your hands often with soap and warm water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Wash for 15 – 20 seconds. Alcohol-based hand wipes or gel sanitizers are also effective.
COUGHING ETIQUETTE Do not spit anywhere Cover mouth during coughing and yawning Use handkerchief & cover nose when sneezing Coughing at elbow and underarm Avoid touching face, eyes, nose and mouth
GENERAL MEASURES GENERAL MEASURES ISOLATE THE PATIENT REGULAR SLEEP BALANCED DIET PLENTY OF LIQUIDS EXERCISE SALT WATER GARGLES AVOID CROWDED PLACES CLOSE CONTACT WITH PATIENT HAND SHAKES ISOLATE THE PATIENT USE FACE MASK IF REQUIRED
VACCINE FLU VACCINE VERY EFFECTIVE TAKEN ONCE EVERY YEAR PROTECTION STARTS AFTER 15-20 DAYS VACCINE
IF YOU GET SICK… Stay home if you’re sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you’ve been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. If you are sick, limit your contact with other people as much as possible. Take medicine as advised by the doctor
Wishing you all A healthy life