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Some easy steps you can take to tackle a flu / swine flu virus of any kind

It is essential to remember that all kinds of viruses and bacteria can attack you when your immune system is weak, or they can weaken it easily. Hence, building your own defences would be a better, more practical, long-lasting and much more economical idea.

Here are some easy steps you can take to tackle a flu virus of any kind, including swine flu. It is not necessary to follow all the steps at once. You can pick and choose a combination of remedies that suit you best. However, if you are already suffering from flu, these measures can help only up to an extent. And, if you have been infected by H1N1, visiting a hospital and staying in solitary confinement is a must.

Swine Flu Updates – National Institute of Virology – NIV pune

National Institute of Virology – NIV pune has good resource and links collection on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 guidance documents, latest additions, Technical guidance for professionals is being regularly released.

http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/guidance/en/index.html
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/news/statements/2009/h1n1_20090427/en/index.html

Also It has links to documents like; Collection and transport of throat and nasal swabs specimens for isolation of influenza virus
Clinical data sheet; and Procurement of material for sample collection.

Visit http://www.niv.co.in for latest update on swine flu symptoms india, and swine flu, swine flu vaccine, swine flu mask, symptoms of swine flu,
Two laboratories, National Institute of Virology, Pune and National Institute of Communicable diseases, New Delhi have been identified for diagnostic testing of Swine flue. Samples sent through public health system only be tested.

Swine Flu Screening / Testing and Counselling Centers Pune

Swine Flu Screening/Testing and Counselling Centers Pune

PMC has opened 15 more screening centers in Pune. These centers will not collect swabs but conduct check-ups and provide counselling. List of Hopitals for collectiong swabs is given below under the heading Hospitals for Swine Flu Treatment in Pune.

List of 15 hospitals in Pune for Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) Screening.

Karve Road hospital for Swine Flu (H1N1 Virus) Screening
Erandvana Hospital
Contact: Dr Sarita Ganala (9764000939)

Mhatre Bridge
Late Anandibai Narhar Gadgil Hospital,
Contact: Dr Jyotsana Khole (9422987953)

Ganj Peth
Late Balaji Rakhmaji Gaikwad Hospital,
Contact: Dr Sandhya Bahule

Cipla has launched a new drug against Swine Flu ( Virenza ) as an alternative option to Osetalmavir drug

Please note do not take any medication without the consultation of doctor.

Cipla has launched a new drug against Swine Flu ( Virenza ),as an alternative option to Osetalmavir drug.

Virenza – Zanamivir

COMPOSITION

Each capsule contains
Zanamivir…5 mg

Please note do not take any medication without the consultation of doctor.

INDICATIONS

Treatment of Influenza
VIRENZA is indicated for treatment of uncomplicated acute illness due to influenza A and B virus in adults and pediatric patients 7 years and older that has been symptomatic for no more than 2 days.

Swine Flu – simple and effective prevention tips

Swine flu in India is spreading like wildfire.

Governments from all around the world are finding ways to combat this deadly disease.

So what can you do to protect yourself?

Stay calm and practice these effective prevention tips:

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.

INFORMATION ON SWINE FLU – from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, INDIA

INFORMATION ON SWINE FLU

Information on Swine Flu (H1N1),
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare,
Government of India

* Do’s & Dont’s for Influenza A [H1N1]
* Fact Sheet on Influenza A [H1N1]
* Guidelines for testing, Home isolation and treatment
* Draft Action Plan for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
* Guidelines for Schools, Colleges and Institutions
* Letter from Secretary(H) to Chief Secretaries of all States/Uts
* Letter from Joint Secretary(H) to Secretaries/Principal Secretaries of all States/Uts
* Statistics
* Daily Press Releases
* CD ALERT
* Swine Flu- Clinical Management Protocol and Infection Control Guidelines
* Travel Advisory to the Public
* List of H1N1 affected countries as on 16.6.2009
* Guidelines for Sample Collection and Handling of Human Clinical samples for Laboratory Diagnosis of H1N1 Influenza
* List of Isolation facilities and nodal officers of the States
* State Control room and nodal officers information

Swine Flu – Symptoms, Safety Tips, Contamination, Tamiflu, Hospitals facilities in india

The typical symptoms are:

* a sudden fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above), and
* a sudden cough.

Other symptoms may include:

* headache,
* tiredness,
* chills,
* aching muscles,
* limb or joint pain,
* diarrhoea or stomach upset,
* sore throat,
* runny nose,
* sneezing, or
* loss of appetite.

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Quick Safety Tips
Tip 1: Stay home if you’re sick.
Tip 2: Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Tip 3: Keep up with health information in your own community.
Tip 4: Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Tip 5: Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
Tip 6: Get a regular seasonal flu vaccination. It might not help against this specific strain, but it won’t hurt.

HOW TO PREVENT – Eye Strain

Eye Care Tips

Step 1:
It is a fallacy that sitting in front of a wall improves concentration. The eyes must be able to relax for distant and near objects. Sit facing a corridor or even next to a window where you can relax your eyes by looking far. In case your room does not permit it, place a mirror above you.

Step 2:
Take a five-minute break after every 40 minutes of study as a regular routine of study. Get up and walk around the room. The eyes get tired from being anchored in a fixed position for any prolonged period of time.

World AIDS Day 2008 – HIV Facts, What is HIV

HIV Facts

One of the most important things you can do is to find out the facts about HIV. If we all have a good understanding of HIV we’ll be better equipped to ensure that people living with HIV are treated fairly and with dignity and respect, and play our part in preventing the spread of HIV.

What is HIV?

Simple exercise for the eyes of PC Users

During a recent visit to an optician, one of my friends was told of an exercise for the eyes by a specialist doctor that he termed as 20-20-20.” It is apt for all of us, who spend long hours at our desks, looking at the computer screen.

I Thought I’d share it with you. 20-20-20

Step I :-

After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn your head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. This changes the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.