Precautions to keep swine flu at bay -First Indian Victim

Swine Flu - Swine influenza (also called swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu) is an infection of a host animal by any one of several specific types of microscopic organisms called "swine influenza
India
August 6, 2009 8:23am CST
Hello everyone here Ji, Dreaded disease is spreading like fire and we all must observe precautions. I wish to share following precautions with fellow members here. Please take it seriously"Precautions to keep swine flu at bay The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are ten tips for you to keep away from the pandemic. 1. Wash your hands frequently Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water. 2. Get enough sleep Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape. 3. Drink sufficient water Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses. 4. Boost your immune system "May god bless You and have a graet time.
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
6 Aug 09
Sounds like the same as you do with any type of flu. So thanks fo rreminder!
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@Lakota12 (42600)
• United States
8 Aug 09
yup we shopuld . Have a great day!
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• India
1 Sep 09
Hello my friend Lakota12 Ji, Following may also help as a preacautionary measures :- [b] "Tamiflu does not kill but prevents H1N1 from further proliferation till the virus limits itself in about 1-2 weeks (its natural cycle). H1N1, like other Influenza A viruses, only infects the upper respiratory tract and proliferates (only) there. The only portals of entry are the nostrils and mouth/ throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible not coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precautions. Contact with H1N1 is not so much of a problem as proliferation is. While you are still healthy and not showing any symptoms of H1N1 infection, in order to prevent proliferation, aggravation of symptoms and development of secondary infections, some very simple steps - not fully highlighted in most official communications - can be practiced (instead of focusing on how to stock N95 or Tamiflu): 1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications). 2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap). 3. *Gargle twice a day with warm salt water (use Listerine if you don't trust salt). H1N1 takes 2-3 days after initial infection in the throat/ nasal cavity to proliferate and show characteristic symptoms. Simple gargling prevents proliferation. In a way, gargling with salt water has the same effect on a healthy individual that Tamiflu has on * *an infected one. Don't underestimate this simple, inexpensive and powerful preventative method. * *4. Similar to 3 above, clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water. Not everybody may be good at Jala Neti or Sutra Neti (very good Yoga asanas to clean nasal cavities), but blowing the nose hard once a day and swabbing both nostrils with cotton buds dipped in warm salt water is very effective in bringing down viral population. * *Do "Pranayam" for atleast 15 min a day to increase resistance power and to have control on respiratory system * 5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C (Amla and other citrus fruits). If you have to supplement with Vitamin C tablets, make sure that it also has Zinc to boost absorption. 6. Drink as much of warm liquids as you can. Drinking warm liquids has the same effect as gargling, but in the reverse direction. They wash off proliferating viruses from the throat into the stomach where they cannot survive, proliferate or do any harm. All these are simple ways to prevent, within means of most households, and certainly much less painful than to wait in long queues outside public hospitals. Happy breathing!"[/b] May God bless you and have a great time.
• India
8 Aug 09
Hello my friend Lakota12 Ji, So nice of you for your positive response. Precaution are the only remedial action and one step forward in direction of saving onrself from dreaded disease. So let's observe all possible precatutions. May god bless You and have a great time.
@krajibg (11922)
• Guwahati, India
11 Sep 09
Thanks for the BR jee
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• India
12 Sep 09
Hello my friend Rajib Ji, You are always welcome. It was under routine to complete all my pending task. May God bless You and have a great time.
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
6 Aug 09
The epidermic has also spread in my country and the latest casualty is a 51 year old teacher. Many colleges and schools have been temporarily closed to avoid the spreading of the virus. I notice everywhere I go people are wearing mask. I really don't understand why this dreaded disease seems to be spreading so fast throughout the world. It was not heard of it here during the first part of this year but now it seems to be hitting the place so badly. A little fever will make us rush to see the doctors. Anywhere thanks for the tips, it sure helps to ease the situation for self precaution.
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• India
8 Aug 09
Hello my friend zandi458 Ji, So nice of you for your positive response. Precaution are the only remedial action and one step forward in direction of saving onrself from dreaded disease. So let's observe all possible precatutions. May god bless You and have a great time.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
6 Aug 09
washing hands frequently to keep hygienic - we should pay more attention to our personal hygiene to wash hands frequently. It is always better to be careful and cautious than never.
Hello maygodblessu. You are right that we are supposed to be more cautious of the swine flu wherever we are and we should pay more attention to our personal hygiene to wash hands frequently. It is always better to be careful and cautious than never. Be blessed, my dear friend.
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• India
8 Aug 09
Hello my friend williamjisir Ji, So nice of you for your positive response. Precaution are the only remedial action and one step forward in direction of saving onrself from dreaded disease. So let's observe all possible precatutions. May god bless You and have a great time.