GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED HOSPITALS FOR TREATMENT OF SWINE FLU

City Hospital
King Institute of Preventive Medicine (24/7 Service) Chennai Communicable Diseases Hospital Government General Hospital Naidu Hospital National Institute of Virology Kolkata ID Hospital

Address
Guindy, Chennai 32 Thondiarpet, Chennai

Contact
(044) 22501520, 22501521 & 22501522 (044) 25912686/87/88, 9444459543

Opp. Central Railway Station, Chennai (044) 25305000, 25305723, 25305721, 25330300 03 Nr Le'Meridian, Raja Bahadur Mill, GPO, Pune - 01 20A Ambedkar Road , Pune - 11 Near Railway Station, Trichy Road, Coimbatore - 18 Erragadda, Hyderabad Arthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, Jacob Circle , Mumbai - 11 J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai - 08 (020) 26058243 (020) 26006290 (033) 23701252 (0422) 2301393, 2301394, 2301395, 2301396 (040) 23814939

Pune

Coimbatore Government General Hospital Hyderabad Govt. General and Chest Diseases Hospital , Kasturba Gandhi Hospital Mumbai Sir J J Hospital Haffkine Institute Government Medical College Government Medical College Kochi Taluk Hospital Taluk Hospital All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Gurgaon & Delhi National Institute for Communicable Diseases Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute Victoria Hospital

(022) 23083901, 23092458, 23004512 (022) 23735555, 23739031, 23760943, 23768400 / 23731144 / 5555 / 23701393 / 1366

Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai (022) 24160947, 24160961, 24160962 12 Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam - 08 Vandanam P O, Allapuzha - 05 Railway Station Road , Alwaye, Ernakulam Perumbavoor PO , Ernakulam 542 Ansari Nagar, Aurobindo Marg Ring Road , New Delhi - 29 22, Sham Nath Marg, New Delhi - 54 Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi - 01 University Enclave, New Delhi- 07 (0481) 2597311,2597312 (0477) 2282015 (0484) 2624040 Sathyajit - 09847840051 (0484) 2523138 Vipin - 09447305200 (011) 26594404, 26861698 Prof. R C Deka - 9868397464 (011) 23971272/060/344/524/449/326 (011) 23741640, 23741649, 23741639 Dr. N K Chaturvedi 9811101704 (011) 27667102, 27667441, 27667667, 27666182

K R Market, Kalasipalayam, Bangalore (080) 26703294 Dr. Gangadhar - 94480-49863 - 02

Bangalore SDS Tuberculosis & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bangalore - 29 (080) 26631923 Dr. Shivaraj - 99801-48780

Symptoms of Swine Flu The symptoms of the H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with novel H1N1 flu virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time, but it's possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza. Emergency Warning Signs If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care. In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: 1.Fast breathing or trouble breathing 2.Bluish or gray skin color 3.Not drinking enough fluids 4.Severe or persistent vomiting 5.Not waking up or not interacting 6.Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held 7.Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include: 1.Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath 2.Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen

3.Sudden dizziness 4.Confusion 5.Severe or persistent vomiting 6.Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough Keep Swine Flu Away with Basic Precautions Swine flu in India is spreading like wildfire, taking the toll to ten. Officials say there are currently more than 1000 cases of the H1N1 flu strain in India. 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 10 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. 3. Keep hydrated Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses. 4. Boost your immune system Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits. 5. Keep informed

The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner. 6. Avoid alcohol Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is an immune suppressant that can actually decrease your resistance to viral infections like swine flu. So stay away from alcoholic drinks so that your immune system may be strong. 7. Be physically active Moderate exercise can support the immune system by increasing circulation and oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will significantly perk up your immunity. 8. Keep away from sick people Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone elses nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact. 9. Know when to get help Consult your doctor if you have a cough and fever and follow their instructions, including taking medicine as prescribed. 10. Avoid crowded areas Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside. Moreover, avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.