Presentation on Swine Flu

Edelweiss Insurance Brokers Limited (EIBL)

2015

Symptoms
What are the symptoms?
Typical symptoms to watch for include Sudden fever - a temperature of 38C (100.4F) or above
Cough
Headache
Body aches, aching muscles or joint pain sore throat and runny nose.
Tiredness
Most people recover within a week, even without special treatment.

When to seek medical care?

Adults - If you have shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, or if a fever continues for more than
three days, you must seek medical care.
Children If child is unwell and has fast or labored breathing, continuing fever or convulsions (seizures).

How is swine flu treated?

You can take paracetamol or ibuprofen to lower the high temperature and relieve aches. On
doctors advice further treatment may be needed if complications develop.
This includes:
1. Antiviral medications drugs like oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) helps in relieving
the symptoms and reduces the risk of serious complications.
2) Antibiotics helps to combat bacterial infections such as pneumonia that may occur as a
complication.
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Supportive Care at Home

Supportive care at home

The best remedy for flu is to rest at home, keep warm and drink plenty of water to avoid
dehydration. Using a pain reliever helps reduce aches - may be adequate for recovery in
most cases. (A non-aspirin pain reliever should be used by children and young adults)

Prevention of Swine Flu spread

The main route of transmission of the pandemic influenza virus seems to be similar to seasonal influenza,
via droplets that are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. You can prevent getting infected by
taking the following measures:

1) Keeping your distance from people who show symptoms of influenza

2) Clean hands thoroughly with soap and water
3) Avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes as much as possible

4) Reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible

4) Improve airflow in your living space by opening windows
6) Practice good health habits

7)

Antiviral medication and the seasonal flu vaccination are also offered to people at risk.

7)

Getting yourself (or family members age 6 months and older) vaccinated against the pandemic
influenza, if possible.
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Vaccine
Vaccine Being used: Vaxigrip from Sanofi. It comes as pre-filled syringes, to be administered intra-muscular

Commercials

: INR 750 per person

Before Vaccination, please ensure:

1.
No history of fever in the last 7 days
2.
No history of Chest Congestion in the last 7 days
3.
No allergy to eggs
4.
No known neurological disorder.
Key points about the vaccine:
1.
Mild Local Pain is possible after the vaccine.
2.
Low-Grade fever is also possible, however it would subside by itself, without any medication.
3.
It takes about 1-2 weeks for the body to develop immunity.
4.
The immunity is effective for 1 complete year.
5.
The vaccine gives immunity against all strains of flu, including Swine Flu.

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