Health department releases info on Swine Flu preventive and precautionary measures

March 08, 2015 | Correspondent | Bhatkallys News Karwar: In an effort to educate about the Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus), District Panchayat Karwar, District Health and Family Welfare Department provided information on preventive and precautionary measures for Swine Flu. Early treatment can save the patient and simple precautionary measures can stop spreading of the disease. Swine flue or H1N1 is different than other seasonal viral fever as it can create complications in human body and can prove fatal. Main symptoms of H1N1

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Running or soft nose
• Body aches
• Headache
• Chills
• Fatigue

Some may also undergo vomiting and diarrhoea. H1N1 spreads just like any other seasonal flu, mainly through respiratory droplets. Coughing, sneezing, touching respiratory droplets of H1N1 flu patient may cause the disease. It is better to take few simple precautionary measures like closing mouth using a hand kerchief during cough or sneezing, washing hands with soap, using dry towels to clean hands. - ARF