Title: Update on Swine Flu
1Update on Swine Flu
2What is Swine Flu?
- Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory
disease of pigs caused by type A influenza that
regularly cause outbreaks of influenza among
pigs. - Swine flu viruses do not normally infect humans,
however, human infections with swine flu do
occur, and cases of human-to-human spread of
swine flu viruses has been documented. - In late March and early April 2009, cases of
human infection with swine influenza A (H1N1)
viruses were first reported in Southern
California and near San Antonio, Texas. - Most outbreaks occur during the late fall and
winter months - These cases occur in persons with direct exposure
to pigs or workers in the swine industry. - In addition, there have been documented cases of
one person spreading swine flu to others.
Source WHO Ministry of Health, Government of
India.
3Symptoms of Swine Flu?
- Fever, headache, upper respiratory tract symptoms
(cough, sore throat, rhinorrhea), myalgia,
fatigue, vomiting, or diarrhea. - Clinical syndromes have ranged from mild
respiratory illness, to lower respiratory tract
illness, dehydration, or pneumonia. - Insufficient information to date about clinical
complications of influenza A (H1N1) virus
infection. - Clinical Complications similar to the seasonal
flu.
Source WHO Ministry of Health, Government of
India.
4Cases across World
5Cases of Swine Flu in India
- 251 positive cases of Virus in India
- Major cities like
- Mumbai
- Pune
- Hyderabad
- Bangalore
- Delhi
- Chennai
- Have reported cases
- Majority of cases from persons who traveled in
the countries affected or came in contact with
person from affected countries - Around 135 countries have confirmed cases of
virus - Total death toll resulting from virus worldwide
has been 429
Source WHO Ministry of Health, Government of
India.
6Certain Facts about Swine Flu
- Influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and
spreads from human to human - The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar
to the symptoms of regular seasonal flu - Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to
person through droplets created while coughing or
sneezing by a person infected with the
influenza-A (H1N1). - Infected person may be able to infect others
beginning one day before symptoms develop and up
to seven or more days after becoming sick. - Pork products are absolutely safe if properly
cooked, but it does spreads from Pigs to Human. - There are medicines available for treating this
virus - The Government has in the designated hospitals
stored medicines. It is strongly advisable not
to take medicines of your own, as it will lower
your immunity
Source WHO Ministry of Health, Government of
India.
7Prevention to be taken
- Prevention is better, hence follow certain basic
health hygienic etiquettes. - Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. - Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water,
especially after you cough or sneeze. - Alcohol-based hand cleaners are very effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs
spread this way. - Try to avoid close contact with people having
respiratory illness. - If one gets sick with influenza, one must stay at
home, away from work or school and limit contact
with others to keep from infecting them. - People who have traveled from the affected
countries and show symptoms of influenza A (H1N1)
like fever, cough, sore throat and difficulty in
breathing should immediately contact nearby
Government Hospital.
Source WHO Ministry of Health, Government of
India.
8Important contact Points for Swine Flu
Sr no Name Document
1 Clinical Management-Swine Flu
2 Isolation and Critical Care facilities
3 List of Nodal officer_contact points
Source Ministry of Health, Government of India.