Guidelines for prevention of swine fluSwineFlu

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A number of cases of swine influenza, H1N1 have been reported all over the world with the no. of victims increasing day by day. The disease is contagious and can be spread by coughing, sneezing, kissing, touching the infected objects, touching the nose, mouth, etc with infected hands.  The flu has any symptoms including constant fever, vomiting, nausea, runny nose, sore throat and headache. Since the flu is spreading across nations at an alarming rate it has become very important to follow measures to prevent it.

Always cover the mouth while coughing or sneezing. Any physical contact with an infected person should be avoided. If you have any of the swine flu symptoms then you should prefer staying home and away from work or any public place. The use of alcohol based hand cleaners should be encouraged.  Always get a medical check up at the onset of the symptoms. People who are ill should use the masks for covering their nose and mouth so that the infection does not spread to other people. The experts have analyzed the N 95 facial mask has a good filtration capacity and is considered as the most effective mask for flu prevention. Always use good quality products to ensure complete safety.