; | AGROVET CELE FIESOILE ALES (BI 3° August, 2009 CIRCULAR Swine Flu ‘Swine flu has been declared as a pandemic by WHO and precautionary measures are being taken to control the spread of the disease. Some basic information about Swine Flu is given below: > Transmission — Respiratory secretions, surfaces / airborne droplets. Incubation period ~ 1-7 days’; people are infectious from 24 hours before symptoms start and upto 10 days after symptoms start ‘Symptoms ~ Like any other flu, feverichill, cough, sore throat, body ache, fatigue etc. Treatment- Antivirals (Oseltamivir or Zanamivir) appear effective. The most known brand name is Tamifiu tablets preventive measures Cover mouth while coughing/ sneezing Use paper tissues and dispose property afer its use. Wash hands frequently and or use hand sanitizer ‘Avoid visits to Hospital to meet suspected cases Avoid / Postpone visits to swine flue affected countries especially Mexico, USA, Canada, ‘Australia and UK. Please do not travel, if you have respiratory infection Employees are requested to report to their family doctor for a check-up, in case, ‘+ They have resumed office after being on sick eave for more than 2 days They have retumed after a visit to foreign countries especially Mexico, USA, Canada Australia and UK Their relatives / friends have come from / retumed after a visit to these countries, © They have / had symptoms like fever / chill, cough, sore throat, body ache, fatigue etc. CG) ss. sin e President (Huiman Resources) Early detection will help to treat it better