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