Swine Flu

Swine flu is also called as H1N1 flu. This is a virus infection and it started from pigs.
It has the symptom of fever, cold, sore throat, severe headache .It had started to spread from western countries and had recently attacked India also. It had affected a lot of people in northern parts of India ie in Mumbai . As it spreads in air people try to protect themselves for this virus by avoiding to go to public places and also they need to keep their surrounding clean . They should also eat healthy food to keep there immunity high as it attacks the people with low immunity mainly babies. Hence the babies need to be taken much care so that this swine flu does not affect the kids.
Swine flu spreads through coughing and sneezing and do not spread through pork products. Prevention can also be done by washing hands with soaps especially after being out from public, disinfecting household surfaces with diluted chlorine bleach
If a person is been affected by swine flu , he can be treated with antiviral drugs which will make the illness milder and makes the patient feel better.
In India schools were shut down for a week as a precaution, and the malls , busy areas were closed for the fear of swine flu. Most people tried to cover their faces with the mask as it spreads through air. People started to stay at there home rather going outside. The government is also trying to prevent the swine flu by educating people through media.
Doctors are also trying to find the solution for this serious problem which had attacked in India recently. Swine flu doesnot spread through water contamination but it spreads in air contact so it is advisable to keep ur body clean and healthy. Kids should not be taken to any public places and kids with severe cough and cold had to be attented immediately.
The meat of the infected animal does not pose any harm until it is cooked properly. People who work in poultry are in increased risk of swine flu as they have direct contact with the animals there which are infected with this virus.
In India it has almost affected 100 people and hence it has become a very serious issue and doctors are trying there best to fight against the current problem. Hope the doctors find the best solution as soon as possible