2. INTRODUCTION H1N1
Swine Flu Is Influenza like Illness caused by Virus [H1N1]
Was reported from Mexico in 2009 & it had spread to United States and other continents.
Most people recover without need for hospitalization

3. WHAT HAPPENS ?
Patient has acute respiratory illness with fever ≥ 38* C
Illness Starts Within 7 days of contact with diagnosed Swine Flu person
Diagnosis is confirmed by Government approved laboratories by special test

4. COMMUNICABILITY 1 day to 7 days after the onset of symptoms.
Illness persist for > 7 days, communicability persist till resolution of illness.
Children may spread the virus for a longer period.

5. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Symptoms are similar to seasonal flu. Fever Cough
Sore throat
Runny or stuffy nose
Body aches
Influenza primarily infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, and lungs). The disease can cause severe illness and lead to life-threatening complications, such as pneumonia, in many people.

6. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Headache Chills Fatigue
Vomiting & diarrhea reported in 25% cases

7. HOW DOES SWINE FLU SPREAD?
Primarily through respiratory droplets
Coughing
Sneezing
Touching droplets or touching object which has virus & then touching mouth, nose, eyes without washing hands

8. EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNS IN CHILDREN
Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin
Not drinking enough fluids
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up / interacting
Irritable
Symptoms improve then return with fever &
worse cough
If a child gets sick and experiences any of these warning signs, seek emergency medical care.

9. SWINE FLU - CATEGORY- A
Mild fever / cough / sore throat / with or without
body ache, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting
2.Treat, Monitor progress
3.Reassess at 24 to 48 hours.
4.Confine at home and avoid mixing up with people
What To Do :
Do not require Oseltamivir ( tamiflu ) or testing for H1N1.

10. SWINE FLU- CATEGORY-B
Mild fever / cough / sore throat / with or without body ache, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting
Children / Pregnant women / Persons > 65 years
Patients with lung / heart / liver / kidney diseases, diabetes, cancer and HIV
What To Do :
To confine at home and avoid mixing with people
Shall be treated with Oseltamivir ( tamiflu )
No tests for H1N1 is required

11. SWINE FLU - CATEGORY-C
Category-A and B, with 1.Breathlessness, chest pain, drowsiness, fall in BP, sputum mixed with blood, bluish discolouration of nails 2.Children with Sleepiness, high & persistent fever, not feeding, convulsions, shortness of breath, difficulty in breathing etc. 3.Worsening of underlying chronic conditions. What To Do : Require testing, immediate hospitalization & treatment.

12. PREVENTIVE MEDICATION
Only on Medical Advise To
All close contacts of confirmed cases.
Oseltamivir ( tamiflu ) is the drug of choice.

13. PREVENT SWINE FLU – SPREAD AWARENESS
Let Us All Work Together To Reduce Transmission And Illness Severity & To Provide Information To Maximum People

14. PREVENT SWINE FLU Hand hygiene Wash hands often with soap and water
Use an alcohol based hand gel.
Cough etiquette
Cover mouth and nose with a handkerchief/tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Wear mask
Facemasks

15. PREVENT SWINE FLU DO NOT: Shake hands or hug in greeting
Spit in public
Take medicines without consulting a physician

16. PREVENT SWINE FLU Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth.
Avoid crowded places
Stay more than an arm's length from persons afflicted with flu
Gargle With Warm Water with Salt Twice a Day

17. PREVENT SWINE FLU IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNITY
Get plenty of sleep
Drink plenty of water
Eat nutritious food
Have More Vitamin C Rich Food,
( Amla, Lemon, Tomatoes Etc. )

18. PREVENT SWINE FLU IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNITY
Be Physically Active
( Exercises, Walking, Yoga, Etc. )
2.Drink Plenty Of Hot Fluids
( Soups, Ginger- Lemon Water, Tea
– Coffee, Green Tea, Milk Etc. )