SWINE FLU (H1N1)

BY : Dr.T.S.SHALINI VIGNESH

WHAT IS SWINE FLU?

A viral respiratory infection
Caused by influenza virus type A a
new strain of influenza virus

Viral Re-assortment

Reassortment in
humans

Reassortment in pigs

Pandemic Influenza
Virus

SWINE -- A MELTING POT

IS EATING PORK SAFE?

YES
You can still enjoy pork
Cooking pork at 160 degrees will kill the virus

HOW DOES IT SPREADS?

Big droplets
fall on people
surfaces bed
clothes

Courtesy of CDC

TREATMENT
ANTIVIRAL DRUGS:
Amantidine
Rimatidine
Oseltamivir
zanamavir

HANDWASHING

AVOID CROWDED PLACES

SWINE FLU VACCINATION

A Single dose affords
protection from 14 days
of Vaccination to 1 year
Reduces risk by 60%
It is available in two
forms:
shots
(injectables) above 6
months of age
nasal sprays
above two years of age

ADVERSE EFFECTS
Swelling
Soreness
Redness
Of the injection site
Fever
Headache
Muscle or joint aches

THANK YOU