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Swine Flu [Influenza A(H1N1)] is a respiratory disease caused by type A
influenza virus . Human cases of Swine Flu (H1N1 flu) virus infection have
been identified in many countries worldwide. This virus is contagious and is
spreading from human to human. Like seasonal flu, swine flu in humans can
vary in severity from mild to severe.
Early symptoms of swine flu are flu-like including
fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose, and
sometimes vomiting or diarrhoea.
Swine Flu (H1N1 flu) is
caused by a novel H1N1 flu virus. Novel means
that the virus was newly found. This virus has also been referred to as
swine influenza (H1N1) virus.
Outbreaks in humans
are now occurring from human-to-human transmission. When infected people
cough or sneeze, infected droplets get on their hands, drop onto surfaces,
or are dispersed into the air. Another person can breathe in contaminated
air, or touch infected hands or surfaces, and be exposed. To prevent spread,
people should cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing, and
wash their hands regularly.
The main route of
transmission of the new swine flu virus is similar to seasonal influenza,
via droplets that are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. You can
prevent getting infected by avoiding close contact with people who show
influenza-like symptoms (trying to maintain a distance of about 1 metre if
possible) and taking the following measures:
• Avoid touching your
mouth and nose
• Clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an
alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis (especially if touching the mouth
and nose, or surfaces that are potentially contaminated)
• Avoid close contact with people who might be ill
• Reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible
• Improve airflow in your living space by opening windows
• Practise good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious
food, and keeping physically active
Apart from above
precautions, Homeopathic medicines for prevention of swine flu
(H1N1 Flu)
are highly
recommended.
Prevention can be achieved by administering
Homeopathic "Genus Epidemicus"
to all healthy persons around.
There is no vaccine yet developed against swine flu.
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