With a total of 624 deaths in the last 50 days, the fear of
swine flu has swelled to epidemic proportions in India.
Over 300 people have died from the swine influenza across the country
in February 2015 alone, against a pan-India figure of 218 swine flu deaths in
2014.
Swine Flu
Swine flu, a type of influenza caused by a new strain of the H1N1 Type A influenza virus has originated from the pigs. Winter always brings along the chills and the flu, make sure you''re safe this season.
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Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda Nadda has reviewed the drug shortage for swine flu patients and held a high-level meeting in which a committee was formed to visit hospitals and look into the drug shortage.
What is Swine Flu?
Swine Flu, also known as pig influenza, is a human disease. Experts say that the current pandemic break transmits from human to human. But the name 'Swine Flu' stuck because originally the disease transmitted from pigs to humans.
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Complaints arise around the state that patients are finding it difficult to procure Oseltamivir capsules for the treatment of swine flu.
What Causes Swine Flu?
Swine Flu is a respiratory disease and is caused by a virus called swine influenza virus. Though other subtypes of SIV such as H1N2, H1N3, H3N1, H3N2 and H2N3 can also be reasons for Swine Flu, the infection is mainly caused by the sub type H1N1.
Swine Flu is very contagious and it transmits from person to person through the same medium as other flu viruses. The disease is spread through saliva and mucus particles.
What are the Symptoms of Swine Flu?
Source: Medindia
Swine Flu, also known as pig influenza, is a human disease. Experts say that the current pandemic break transmits from human to human. But the name 'Swine Flu' stuck because originally the disease transmitted from pigs to humans.
Difficulty in Procuring Drugs for Swine Flu, Complain Patients
Complaints arise around the state that patients are finding it difficult to procure Oseltamivir capsules for the treatment of swine flu.
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What Causes Swine Flu?
Swine Flu is a respiratory disease and is caused by a virus called swine influenza virus. Though other subtypes of SIV such as H1N2, H1N3, H3N1, H3N2 and H2N3 can also be reasons for Swine Flu, the infection is mainly caused by the sub type H1N1.
Swine Flu is very contagious and it transmits from person to person through the same medium as other flu viruses. The disease is spread through saliva and mucus particles.
What are the Symptoms of Swine Flu?
- Cough
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Stuffy or runny nose
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Loss of appetite
- Aching muscles and joints
- Maintain a high level of personal hygiene.
- Drink lots of water and eat immune-boosting foods.
- Cover your face while coughing or sneezing.
- Wear surgical masks, and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Source: Medindia
Swine Flu Threat: Meghalaya Steps Up Vigil
Meghalaya is under surveillance to detect any possible case of swine flu in the state.
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 Swine Flu Persistence in India Taking Death Toll to 624H1N1 influenza virus seems to confront its survival limitations in spite of the rise in temperature, worrying the health ministry and doctors. | Advertisement
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