27th July 2009 OHC - Kirloskar Pneumatic Co. Ltd. H1N1 (Swine) Flu Update 1

27th July 2009 OHC - Kirloskar Pneumatic Co. Ltd. H1N1 Flu – WHO Statement H1N1 is a new virus and humankind does not have herd immunity against it and hence the rapid spread In tropical countries like India there is propensity towards flu epidemics in monsoon season due to high humidity, cooler temperatures and indoor crowding of people WHO has said… H1N1 Influenza pandemic can’t be stopped now! No need to count the cases. Two billion people will get infected over a period of next two years All efforts are diverted towards making safe vaccine available at the earliest, ensuring adequate testing and treatment facility and making people aware

27th July 2009 OHC - Kirloskar Pneumatic Co. Ltd. No need to panic! It is self-limiting illness In India the virus is producing milder illness and no fatality is reported so far It is an air borne disease and does not spread through food or drinking water The symptoms are similar to regular seasonal flu – fever, chills, body ache, headache, cough, sneezing,runny nose, throat pain, fatigue, loss of appetite, vomiting, loose motions Best way of prevention of any flu is to maintain good personal hygiene, to stay in good health with proper sleep, balanced diet with plenty fluids and exercise and reducing time spend in crowded places H1N1 Flu – The Facts

27th July 2009 OHC - Kirloskar Pneumatic Co. Ltd. Who is a suspected case of H1N1 Flu? A person with respiratory symptoms and fever (1) within seven days of close contact with a person who is a confirmed case of H1N1 Flu (2) Within seven days of travel to community where there are confirmed cases of H1N1 Flu (3) who resides in a community where there are confirmed case of H1N1 Flu Who is a close contact? Anyone who comes within three feet of a confirmed case and remains there for at least an hour What is the treatment? The treatment for a confirmed case is isolation and Tamiflu (Oseltamivir) tablets. Testing and treatment are available only with Government organizations. All cases do not require Tamiflu tablets H1N1 Flu – The Facts

27th July 2009 OHC - Kirloskar Pneumatic Co. Ltd. Wash your hands frequently with soap and running water. Alcohol based hand gels can be used Avoid touching mouth, nose and eyes When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with tissue paper / handkerchief and wash your hands afterwards Avoid being near others who might be sick with flu like illness Three layered mask should be used if a person comes in contact with suspected, probable or confirmed case of H1N1 flu Contact Naidu Hospital or Helpline ( ) if fever lasts for more than three days, shortness of breathing and link or contact with infected person is established H1N1 Flu - Precautions

27th July 2009 OHC - Kirloskar Pneumatic Co. Ltd. If suffering from fever and flu like symptoms… Consult family physician immediately for treatment and testing advise Remain at home for one week to ten days till all symptoms resolve and then only resume school or work Avoid visiting common, crowded places and remember 3 C,s Clean, Cover and Contain Advisory to travelers… Visit the family physician at least six weeks prior to departure. Immediately seek medical advise if fall sick while traveling. If you are already sick or have been near someone who is / was, you must visit a customs or quarantine office, which will decide if you need further medical assessment. Click here … Swine Flu AwarenessSwine Flu Awareness H1N1 Flu – Self Responsibility