INTRODUCTION H1N1oSwine Flu Is Influenza like Illness caused by Virus

[H1N1]oWas reported from Mexico in 2009 & it had spread to

United States and other continents. oMost people recover without need for hospitalization

WHAT HAPPENS ?o Patient has acute respiratory illness with fever ≥ 38* CoIllness Starts Within 7 days of contact with diagnosed

Swine Flu personoDiagnosis is confirmed by Government approved

laboratories by special test

o1 day to 7 days after the onset of symptoms. oIllness persist for > 7 days, communicability persist till

resolution of illness. oChildren may spread the virus for a longer period.

COMMUNICABILITY

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSSymptoms are similar to seasonal flu.

oFever oCough oSore throat oRunny or stuffy nose oBody aches

oHeadacheoChills oFatigueoVomiting & diarrhea reported

in 25% cases

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

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

EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNS IN CHILDREN

oFast breathing or trouble breathing oBluish or gray skin oNot drinking enough fluids oSevere or persistent vomiting oNot waking up / interacting oIrritable oSymptoms improve then return with fever & worse cough

If a child gets sick and experiences any of these warning signs, seek emergency medical care.

SWINE FLU - CATEGORY- A

1.Mild fever / cough / sore throat / with or without body ache, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting2.Treat, Monitor progress 3.Reassess at 24 to 48 hours.4.Confine at home and avoid mixing up with peopleWhat To Do :Do not require Oseltamivir ( tamiflu ) or testing for H1N1.

SWINE FLU- CATEGORY-B

oMild fever / cough / sore throat / with or without body ache, headache, diarrhoea and vomiting

oChildren / Pregnant women / Persons > 65 years oPatients 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

SWINE FLU - CATEGORY-C Category-A and B, with 1.Breathlessness, chest pain, drowsiness, fall in BP, sputum mixed with blood, bluish discolouration of nails2.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.

PREVENTIVE MEDICATION

Only on Medical Advise TooAll close contacts of confirmed cases.

oOseltamivir ( tamiflu ) is the drug of choice.

PREVENT SWINE FLU – SPREAD AWARENESS

Let Us All Work Together To Reduce Transmission And Illness Severity & To Provide

Information To Maximum People

PREVENT SWINE FLUHand hygiene1.Wash hands often with soap and water 2.Use an alcohol based hand gel.Cough etiquette3.Cover mouth and nose with a

handkerchief/tissue when you cough or sneeze.

4.Wear maskFacemasks

PREVENT SWINE FLU

DO NOT:1)Shake hands or hug in greeting2)Spit in public3)Take medicines without consulting a physician

PREVENT SWINE FLU

1)Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth.2)Avoid crowded places3)Stay more than an arm's length from persons

afflicted with flu4)Gargle With Warm Water with Salt Twice a Day

PREVENT SWINE FLU IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNITY

1.Get plenty of sleep2.Drink plenty of water 3.Eat nutritious food4.Have More Vitamin C Rich Food,

( Amla, Lemon, Tomatoes Etc. )

PREVENT SWINE FLU IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNITY

1.Be Physically Active ( Exercises, Walking, Yoga, Etc. )2.Drink Plenty Of Hot Fluids ( Soups, Ginger- Lemon Water, Tea – Coffee, Green Tea, Milk Etc. )