May 05, 2009

Precautions for Swine Flu

Everyone around the world is afraid and concerned about the latest Swine Flu outbreak. What started in Mexico has seemed to spread around the globe reaching various countries of Europe, many US states and case have been reported in India as well.

The precautions for Swine Flu are very simple. During this time of global tension and the fear of having a worldwide pandemic, everyone should be careful and take necessary precautions to avoid this virus.

· If you feel you are getting flu, DO NOT ignore it. Drink loads of water, stay hydrated and schedule and an appointment with your doctor immediately.

· If you have a fever, do not ignore it as this could also be one of the symptoms. Get a diagnosis and start a treatment immediately.

· If you sneeze or cough or have a runny nose, please be cautious and always cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough and otherwise wear a mask when you travel outside or are around people. This lowers the chances of other people catching your infection.

· Wash your hands frequently with a good soap or sanitizer to kill germs at all times.

· Avoid people who have flu like symptoms, or have a fever, bad throat or are sneezing. If avoiding is not possible, wear a mask around that and make them go to a hospital to get checked up to eliminate the fear of swine flu. God forbid, if they have the virus, get all the people who were in contact with him checked up for swine flu virus.

We can try and lower the risk of spreading the virus or catching it by following the simple precautions for swine flu.

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