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Down with FLU!!!


Its the beginning of the week & I had to get up with Throat Infection, Cold, Cough & Fever… Though I wasn’t feeling sleepy I had to sleep to control my headache which occurs when I cough… Finally got up by 4 in the evening and started to get ready to office… Took some hot water shower, had some lite lunch just to take tablet…

When I was to start to office it was raining and thought of working from home… Within minutes rain stopped and there was clear sky… Then I scotted to office and immediately swung into work and finished couple of meetings…

By now I was too dehydrated and thought of going back home… Then I stayed back as I had to discuss a lot with my CTO and the check the progress of Sales & Delivery… Overall this is one other occasion where I’m  enjoying my work to the core as I don’t feel the pinch of flu…

Wish I have this wonderful days continue…

Precaution and Prevention:: Swine Flu


As you all may be aware Swine Flu has spread in certain places like Mexico, Hong Kong. Swine flu has still not made its way to India so far; however it does not make any of us immune to the deadly disease.

 

Wanted to share some informative facts on swine flu as under for a quick perusal and subsequent action, if need be:

 

Do you know what is swine flu / influenza?

It is a lot like our seasonal flu but it usually affects pigs. However, swine influenza is also affecting humans making them ill.

 

How does swine flu spread in humans?

The mode of human-to-human transmission is presumably in the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

 

What are the symptoms of swine flu in humans?

Symptoms are very similar to the human flu:

  • Cough
  • Fever/Chills
  • Sore throat
  • Fatigue/Body aches
  • Decreased appetite
  • Less commonly: runny nose, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea

Is there a vaccine for swine flu?

No. Currently there is no human vaccine available for swine flu, however, prescription medications are available that work on the virus but it needs to be started in the first 48 hours of symptoms. So it is important to contact the doctor right away if you have swine flu symptoms.

 

Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?

No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. One can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.

 

How can one prevent getting the flu?

Similar recommendations as the seasonal flu :

  • Germ-proof your skin. Wash your hands well and often. Use warm water and soap, and rub your hands together for about 20 seconds.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth as those are direct entry points for viruses. Viruses can get on your hands when you touch infected objects.
  • Avoid close contact (less than 6 feet) with a sick person. 

What should one do on catching the flu?

STAY HOME and contact your physician right away. COVER YOUR COUGH and avoid close contact with others. You should maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other people. If you need to COUGH or SNEEZE, cover it with a tissue and throw the tissue away. By doing this, you are only trying to avoid spreading infected respiratory droplets around that others could pick up.

 

Request all to read through the information furnished above for a better understanding of the flu and measures to contain it.

 

Courtesy: Bala Murugan