How does swine-flu spread? Dos & Don’ts!
Posted on: 03/Mar/2015 9:59:24 AM
The department of health has released detailed information about the origin of swine-flu and its prevention.
Swine-flu, the cause for global alarm, was first detected among pigs in 1920. Initially, this spread among the pigs from one to another. Gradually, the infection spread to humans as well. The infection started from one human to another.
Presently, swine-flu does not spread from pigs to humans. It spreads through H1N1 virus.
The saliva and cold sneeze particles of the swine-flu patients spread the disease through the air. When we touch the doors, door handles, chairs, tables, refrigerator, etc where the germs are deposited, they get on to our hands and thus swine-flu spreads.
The virus germs live for 2 days in cool environment. In other places, it is alive for several hours.
Fever, cold, cough, sneezing, headache, throat pain, vomiting, diarrhoes (loose motion), blood released in the cold phlegm, rise in diabetics, and fingers turning into blue shade are all symptoms of swine-flu.
Persons entering their houses after outside visit, must wash theirs hands and legs thoroughly with soap. It is better to wash our hands clean every hour. It is not advisable to touch our eyes/nose/mouth without washing our hands.
It is better to keep a 1 metre distance from the patients affected with swine-flu. Do not shake hands with them.
Wipe all the articles in the house clean using disinfectants. It is better to wear ‘masks’ while visiting public places such as cinema theatres or commercial complexes.
Swine-flu patients must cover their noses and mouth with cloths while coughing or sneezing. They should avoid visiting public spots.
It has been established 105 of swine-flu infections are due to keeping unclean hands. So, wash hands thoroughly with soap taking 30 seconds.
First, dampen your hands thoroughly with water and then apply soap including the finger corners and nooks.
For any information, regarding swine-flu, contact the medical service assistance at ‘104’!
