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DEEP's · « **on:** August 13, 2009, 12:33:33 PM »

Swine Flu (H1N1 Influenza)
[IMPORTANT INFO ]

What are the symptoms of swine flu?
The symptoms are cough, cold, fever, chills and body ache. These symptoms are not unusual in the rainy season, so it is difficult to identify the viral infection. Confirmation of swine flu infection is possible only by testing the fluids in the throat and nose for H1N1.

Is there any way to prevent swine flu?
The virus spreads via the air when the infected person coughs or sneezes. The droplets of fluid resulting from coughing or sneezing can also get deposited on solid surfaces like doorknobs, tables, etc. A person can get infected if he/she happens to touch those surfaces and then touches his/her mouth or nose. The swine fly attacks the respiratory track. You should avoid public contact or use mask when in crowded areas where there is possibility of infection.
Here is a good source of information: http://www.cdc. gov/h1n1flu/
Pune Swine flu information is available at: http://www.indianex press.com/ news/all- about-swine- flu/495447

In case I have symptoms, where do I get tested for H1N1?
You need to meet the doctors at various designated hospitals for examination.

What procedure do I have to follow at the hospital?
- Locate the Quarantine ward at hospital.
- Meet the doctors for counseling. Doctors would guide you through the process.
- The doctors decide whether you need to be administered the test or not.
- In case you need not be tested, you are free to leave.

What tests are done by the doctors?
- In case you need to go through the test, you need to stay in the quarantine for a day. A sample of saliva is taken on a swab from your throat and nose. This sample is sent to National Institute of Virology (NIV) or other testing centers. NIV tests the sample and declares the result by 3 pm if the sample is sent before 8 am on the same day. The result could be positive or negative or there is no decision.
- In case you are negative, you can go home.
- In case there is no decision, you need to stay one more day in the quarantine. Sample is taken the next day and testing is done.
- In case you are positive, you have H1N1 virus infection. In that case, you need to be in the quarantine ward for five days including the day of testing. Medicines are given to you and doctors visit you two or three times a day. Preventive medication is also given to your family members. On the fifth day, testing is done to confirm that the test is negative.

What do I expect at the quarantine?
- The quarantine area is a hospital ward.
- The hospital provides a bed and masks to you.
- You need to wear a mask all the time.
- Carry a mobile phone so that you can reach your family using the phone.
- Ask your family members to get you food, water and tea/coffee/milk.
- You can take your laptop and reading material so that you can spend your time well during your stay at the hospital.
- Toilets are common for the ward. There is no hot water in the bathroom, so taking bath is optional.
- Your family members cannot meet you. They can meet the attendant and hand over your tiffin to the attendant. The attendant will hand over the tiffin to you.
- If your young child is infected, you can help her/him by being with her/him in the quarantine. You cannot get out during the mandatory period. You need to take medication to prevent the infection and also wear a mask at all times.

Punjabi Janta Forums - Janta Di Pasand · « **on:** August 13, 2009, 12:33:33 PM »

ṡώεεετ-ਅਲ੍ੜ੍ ਮੂਟਿਆਰ੍ · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2009, 12:42:13 PM »

NATURAL REMEDY FOR H1N1

Ayurveda, the traditional 'science of life', has a remedy for diseases when every other stream of medicine fails. Now, at a time when swine flu is spreading like wildfire across the world, Ayurveda has the remedy in the form of the miraculous herb, the basil leaves commonly known as Tulsi.

Tulsi, the purest and most sublime plant, has been known and worshipped in India for more than five millennia for its remarkable healing properties. Considered as an 'Elixir of Life', this wonder herb has now been claimed to keep the deadly swine flu at bay and help fast recovery in afflicted persons.

"The anti-flu property of Tulsi has been discovered by medical experts across the world quite recently. Tulsi improves the body's overall defence mechanism including its ability to fight viral diseases. It was successfully used in combating Japanese Encephalitis and the same theory applies to swine flu," Dr U K Tiwari, a herbal medicine practitioner says.

Apart from acting as a preventive medicine in case of swine flu, Tulsi can help the patient recover faster.

"Even when a person has already contracted swine flu, Tulsi can help in speeding up the recovery process and also help in strengthening the immune system of the body," he claims.

Dr Bhupesh Patel, a lecturer at Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar is also of the view that Tulsi can play an important role in controlling swine flu.

"Tulsi can control swine flu and it should be taken in fresh form. Juice or paste of at least 20-25 medium sized leaves should be consumed twice a day on an empty stomach." This increases the resistance of the body and, thereby, reduces the chances of inviting swine flu," believes Patel.

As its name suggests, Tulsi has again proved to be the 'the incomparable' medicine - this time, in the prevention and cure of swine flu.

The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time, but it's possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza. However, Please consult a practitioner in case of any such symptoms. Doctors have strictly advised against self medication.

(With PTI inputs)

Maloos · « **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2009, 06:40:49 AM »

the symptoms of swine flu are very similar to the normal one:
cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. But one of the main things to look out is the high high fever.
And see a medic very quickly. don't wait for it to get worse. Hope this helps, but i hope more there will be no need..

Deleted User · « **Reply #3 on:** August 14, 2009, 04:07:21 PM »

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