Thursday, August 26, 2021

Swine Flu - Precaution And Prevention Measures

Swine flu infections are increasing and have become well-known as a


deadly disease. Swine flu is caused by viral infection and is

contagious spreading from human to human.



Swine flu displays regular human flu symptoms including cough, fever,

body ache, fatigue, sore throat, chills and headache. Antiviral

medicines are available to prevent and treat swine flu, but right now

appropriate vaccine is not available to protect from swine flu.

Spreading of these germs can be prevented as it causes respiratory

illnesses such as influenza by:



* Avoiding contact with sick patients, avoiding touching your mouth, eyes or nose as the germs spread faster in this way.



* Covering mouth and nose using a tissue while coughing or sneezing and

immediately throwing the tissue in a trash after one use.



* Washing hands using soap and water, particularly after sneezing or

coughing is essential and also using hand cleaners that are

alcohol-based is preferred.



* Staying at home when you are sick without attending school or your

work place is suggested to prevent spreading of this infection.



Immediate care is recommended on the initial symptoms of swine flu. The

symptoms vary from person to person as there are patients having high

fever, body ache and sore throat, while some complain about running

nose, vomiting and diarrhea. However, these symptoms alone does not

declare a person being infected by swine flu and is confirmed after the

respiratory specimen lab test.



Precautions taken helps in minimizing the risk and the simplest way is

covering the nose and mouth by wearing a mask. Mask covering assists in

avoiding spreading the infection especially, when an infected person

comes in contact. Precautions also include maintenance of high levels

of hygiene, by washing hands frequently using soap and water.

Subsequently, as influenza spreads through contact and air, surface

sanitizing is also one of the best ways to prevent infections.

Effective sanitizer is alcohol and even bleach can be employed to

sanitize rooms and equipments used by patients having influenza

symptoms.



Prevention of swine flu is considered in the aim of limiting the risks and this can be done by:



* - Building and balancing the immune system, as it is believed that

this infection affects people having compromised immune systems easily.

Hence, balancing and improving the overall immune system is the best

solution to beat swine flu.



* Improving overall health is highlighted as mostly people having

underlying medical conditions are easily prone to this risk. Getting

into better shape is essential so that your body is a warrior to attack

swine flu and this can be achieved by going on physical fitness program.



* Washing hands before and after meals is mandatory, besides also wash

after shaking hands with outsiders. This is simple but very protective

to keep you at a safe distance from getting infected.



* Avoiding crowded areas is advised as there are more chances of

acquiring this flu mainly because it is difficult to identify swine flu

inflected people, even if they stand next to you.



* Avoid visiting patients infected with swine flue is highly

recommended as this enhances all the chances of spreading swine flu.



* Checking the temperature of your body regularly is advised as fever is the main swine flu symptom.



Treatment plays a significant role in preventing spreading of this

deadly infection and also in curing the ailment. People with flu are

suggested to take plenty of rest, avoid taking tobacco and alcohol and

to drink lots of liquids such as fresh fruit juices and water. Taking

medications to get relieved from fever and muscle aches is recommended,

but definitely relying on self-medication is not advisable and hence

getting in touch with the doctor will ensure the right treatment.

Panicking on observing the symptoms will lead to seriousness, while

maintaining coolness and getting tested will ascertain proper

treatments.

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