SWINE FLUE --FAQ
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Topic: SWINE FLUE --FAQ
Posted By: hit2710
Subject: SWINE FLUE --FAQ
Date Posted: 11/Aug/2009 at 7:12pm
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How does it spread?
The new ‘Swine Flu’ virus is highly contagious i.e. it spreads from person to person. Children especially under the age of five are more likely to catch this flu (or any other infection) as their immune systems are still maturing. The virus is spread through the droplets that come out of the nose or mouth when someone coughs or sneezes and do not cover their face. If someone is very nearby he/she might breathe them in; or if someone coughs or sneezes into their hand, those droplets and the virus within them are easily transferred to surfaces that the person touches, such as door handles, hand rails, telephones and keyboards. If someone touches these surfaces and touches his/her face, the virus can enter his/her system and he/she can become infected. What precautions should we take with children to avoid ‘Swine Flu’? Washing hands with soap and water can reduce the chance of infection by 30 per cent. Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use alcohol-based hand cleaner when soap and water are not available. Clean hard surfaces (like door handles and remote controls) frequently with a normal cleaning product. Teach them not to touch their face and mouth, as germs on their hand may find their way into their body. If they have a cough or a cold, make sure they use a tissue when they cough or sneeze and then throw it away. Ensure they wash their hands after this also. Avoid contact with anyone who is sick, especially with flu-like symptoms. If one child has flu like symptoms, while another does not, try to keep them isolated from each other. Do this gently in a way that is fair to both children so that the one with the flu like symptoms does not feel that they are at fault. Try to avoid areas that are too crowded where people are breathing very close to your children for e.g. crowded markets, fares, packed temples etc. If someone has returned from abroad, go see them or have them visit you after they have spent a week or so in India. This will give time for them to manifest any flu symptoms. What are the Common Symptoms to identify ‘Swine Flu’? Symptoms of swine flu are like any other flu. Call your child’s paediatrician immediately if your child has any of the following symptoms and a temperature of 100° F or above or feels hot: • Tiredness • Headache • Runny nose and sneezing • Sore throat • Shortness of breath • Loss of appetite • Vomiting and diarrhoea • Aching muscles, limb and joint pain. Nearly everyone with swine flu has at least two of these symptoms. What should I do if I see these symptoms in my child? Don’t panic. You cannot confirm if your child has swine flu just based on these symptoms. As soon as you see the symptoms above, call your child’s paediatrician and inform them that your child’s flu like symptoms before you drop into their clinic. They may want to take precautions to ensure that you do not spread it to other people there. Doctors may offer a rapid flu test, but only Government lab tests can definitively show whether one has got ‘Swine Flu’ or not. While going in for tests in ‘Government Labs’, kindly make sure that yours as well as your child’s face is covered and that he/she does not touch any surfaces there. Thereafter, make sure to wash yours as well as your child’s hands after the visit. ------------- Stockmarket is a weird place. For every person who buys a stock there is a person who sells it and both think they are very smart. |
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Posted By: catcall
Date Posted: 11/Aug/2009 at 9:36am
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It does not spare Presidents too, check http://ibnlive.in.com/news/costa-rica-president-contracts-swine-flu-quarantined/99051-17.html - THIS out.. ------------- There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate-when he can't afford it and when he can-Happy investing! |
Posted By: chimak10
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 12:03pm
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One of my dear friend has suggested me the cure for swine flue.
He told me too drink three cup of baygon spray three times a day to keep the flue away. No virus no flue |
Posted By: Hitesh Shah
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 12:27pm
I hope TEDdies, dear or otherwise, do not follow the above advice even if they can  !
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Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 12:56pm
One of my very dear friends has another remedy: 3 Large (60ml) dosages of Dr. Mallya's Magic Syrup before each meal. ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: smartcat
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 1:15pm
| hey! That is what my doctor recommended when I went into depression because of the market crash in 2008. That syrup works really well. |
Posted By: tigershark
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 2:25pm
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the panic level is so high thks to tv all one has to do is cough very loudly and blow one nose in a disgusting manner and evryone around you simply runs away!
------------- understanding both the power of compound return and the difficulty getting it is the heart and soul of understanding a lot of things |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 2:48pm
Thankfully, it doesn't spread through farts. Otherwise http://www.theequitydesk.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1099&KW=fart+mungeri&PID=51071#51071 - Mungerilal, the http://www.theequitydesk.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1099&KW=fart+mungeri&PID=51071#51071 - Master of Arts in Farts would be banned from Dealing Rooms. ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: Hitesh Shah
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 3:03pm
Mumbai train-passengers deal with "offenders" by offloading them while the train is in motion so don't attempt this on a Virar local! ------------- |
Posted By: tigershark
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 3:11pm
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this has to be done if you want to go on vacation
------------- understanding both the power of compound return and the difficulty getting it is the heart and soul of understanding a lot of things |
Posted By: Bhupan
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 3:29pm
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Does that mean we buy or hold ... Dr Mallay's Companies .. KFA UbSpirits ..LOL  |
Posted By: chimak10
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 5:49pm
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Gandhiji chale gayein..... Nehruji bhi nahee rahein..... Subhash Chandra Bose bhi vida ho gayein... Meri bhi tabiyat theek nahi rehti..... ( Beacause Of Flue) Hey bhagwaan ab iss desh ka kya hoga... |
Posted By: Hitesh Shah
Date Posted: 12/Aug/2009 at 1:21am
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http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videoshow/4885141.cms - 'Yoga can cure swine flu' Now why did no one think of that? ------------- |
Posted By: hit2710
Date Posted: 13/Aug/2009 at 1:15pm
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Informative letter written by dr deepak purohit to president.
My dear President, I agree with you that swine flu awareness is needed, but there is no need to be panicky and join the publicity propaganda carried out by media and others which acts as a vehicle to spread misconception than to spread scientific information. These are few facts about swine flu when discussed with the leading epidemiologists. 1) Swine flu, that is H1N1 flu is not new, first detected in 1987 2) Infective stage of flu is 5 days, 1 day before and 4 days after onset of symptoms 3) The best way to prevent it spreading is asking patients having symptoms of flu like fever, cough and running nose to take rest at home for 4 days so he does not transmit it 4) Masks are of limited value if any, in this disease, it can spread through droplets on your skin, through contact etc, and I have seen that the masks in Pune are worn as fashion statement, while walking on road today morning I saw people wearing masks coming out for a morning walk with their dogs!, many wearing masks around their necks, and so on, in fact these masks shall act as the vehicles to carry the virus, instead, avoiding crowded places or cinema halls or malls where air conditioners are on, is advisable, because you get recalculated air, where the virus density multiplies 5)Death after H1N1 flu is not common, in fact infections like measles is taking toll of thousands more every year, and we are oblivious of the facts. Swine flu is being blown out of proportion by media trying to create hysteria among lay people. 6) Fever accompanied by respiratory distress, should be immediately notified which is likely to be a complication of H1N1 flu 7)The mortality is less than .01 percent of those affected, that means may be one in 10,000 affected is likely to suffer the life loss. 8) If you remember, 2 years ago SARS was blown out of proportion, what happened? Humans develop immunity to the virus, the same is going to happen, we develop immunity in due course of time, the virus is in the air, you can not stop it, our body is already developing the immunity so nothing to panic. We need to take care of children and elderly who have less immunity and do not let them go to crowded places that are all. WE MUST START THIS CAMPAIGN OF NOT TO BE AFRAID OF THIS FLU AND LET YOUR DAILY WORK CONTINUE AS NORMAL, NO MASKS FOR ORDINARY CITIZENS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS OR SPECIFIC EXPOSED TO LOT OF CROWDED ENVIRONMENTS MAY BE BENEFITTED, NOT PROVEN. I am amazed to hear that people are selling masks of RS 20 each which are available to less than Rupee 1 in the market. See who is getting benefitted? Please spread the scientific info, do not join the band wagon and stick to science, that should be the order of the day. Deepak Purohit District governor 3131 ------------- Stockmarket is a weird place. For every person who buys a stock there is a person who sells it and both think they are very smart. |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 17/Aug/2009 at 1:41pm
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Ohh....hmmm... http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/india/Aishwarya-Rai-Bachchan-down-with-flu-like-symptoms/articleshow/4899355.cms - Aishwarya down with flu-like symptoms ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: tigershark
Date Posted: 18/Aug/2009 at 3:56pm
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if she develops morning sickness on top of flu we then know what the naught boy was up to
------------- understanding both the power of compound return and the difficulty getting it is the heart and soul of understanding a lot of things |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 18/Aug/2009 at 4:34pm
and if not......then the naughty boy seems to be prefering Dostana ! ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: catcall
Date Posted: 18/Aug/2009 at 4:54pm
Just when i was about to say "Lucky Flu", here's the bad news (for the flu, not for ash): http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET-Cetera/Ash-its-not-swine-flu/articleshow/4906260.cms - ASH-ITS NOT SWINE FLU ------------- There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate-when he can't afford it and when he can-Happy investing! |
Posted By: tigershark
Date Posted: 18/Aug/2009 at 8:19pm
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so it appears to be BIRD FLEW from that article on et. blacklored tit is a common colourfull bird found throughout india
------------- understanding both the power of compound return and the difficulty getting it is the heart and soul of understanding a lot of things |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 18/Aug/2009 at 8:39pm
 ha haBy the way, a bit off topic and on a serious note (for a change): http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073486/ - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is one of classic and wonderful movies. A must see. ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: tigershark
Date Posted: 18/Aug/2009 at 9:43pm
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jack nickholson at his best also dont miss THE POSTMAN ALWAYS RINGS TWICE
------------- understanding both the power of compound return and the difficulty getting it is the heart and soul of understanding a lot of things |
Posted By: catcall
Date Posted: 18/Aug/2009 at 11:38am
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Some tips for prevention from AIIMS doctor
Friends, Thanks to media hype about H1N1, several people who trust me have either approached or called me to advice. The hype in media about the utility of face masks and N95 respirators as a tool for general protection against H1N1 can't be deplored enough. Yesterday, a friend who listened wanted me to write down briefly what I advised so that he could tell others in similar words. Hence this is to friends whom I have advised recently (and others whom I haven't yet). Please realize that this is not an official advice, especially the one about face masks or N95. Most N95 respirators are designed to filter 95% particulates of 0.3µ, while the size of H1N1 virus is about 0.1µ.Hence, dependence on N95 to protect against H1N1 is like protecting against rain with an umbrella made of mosquito net. 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. 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! ------------- There are two times in a man's life when he should not speculate-when he can't afford it and when he can-Happy investing! |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 19/Aug/2009 at 12:07pm
Wow! It's a beauty! Some snaps can be http://images.google.co.in/images?hl=en&q=black+lored+tit&btnG=Search+Images&gbv=2&aq=f&oq= - seen here Warning: the link is for ornithologists and adults. ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: Hitesh Shah
Date Posted: 19/Aug/2009 at 1:38pm
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A really great drink when one feels fluish .... Really, hot, steaming hot, rasaam. So keep up a good friendship with the closest Tamilian maami who will surely oblige in your time of need. ------------- |
Posted By: smartcat
Date Posted: 19/Aug/2009 at 11:44am
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Looks like I'm down with stuffy nose and fever. Oink! Oink!
I hope we have a TED meet today in Bangalore - so that I can spread the cheer.
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Posted By: Hitesh Shah
Date Posted: 20/Aug/2009 at 12:33pm
Okay! Since the number of your posts had declined, I thought you had sent your brain for servicing after all the hard work it had been doing recently. ------------- |
Posted By: smartcat
Date Posted: 20/Aug/2009 at 12:49pm
| Yeah, I think my small brain got overheated running at full speed. Before it gets fried, cool karna padega.... |
Posted By: kulman
Date Posted: 28/Aug/2009 at 12:08pm
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BM sent me this email about recent marriage in Pune. सोचनेवाली बात यह हैं की मधुचंद्र (हनीमून) कैसे मनाया गया ? ------------- Life can only be understood backwards—but it must be lived forwards |
Posted By: smartcat
Date Posted: 28/Aug/2009 at 1:08pm
It's not a swine flu effect though - it looks more like the Adobe Photoshop effect. |
Posted By: hit2710
Date Posted: 10/Sep/2009 at 9:59am
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A Piece of Poetry on swine flu
I yearn for the days when I could happily sneeze Without causing a panic, everyone still at ease People would look at you with love and care true Some would very kindly say, "Oh, dear! God bless you." These days if I let out, even the tiniest sneeze People say, "Oh, jeez!" and they instantly freeze They step back, their eyes giving a clear clue They are wondering if I have the Swine Flu ------------- Stockmarket is a weird place. For every person who buys a stock there is a person who sells it and both think they are very smart. |