H1N1 INFLUENZA

“A”
(Swine flu)
CONTENTS

 Introduction
 Is Swine flu a pandemic?
 How Swine flu spreads
 Signs and Symptoms
 Prevention
 Treatment
 What should I do if I get sick?
INTRODUCTION

 Swine flu (swine influenza) is a respiratory

disease caused by viruses (influenza viruses)
that infect the respiratory tract of pigs and
result in nasal secretions, a barking-like cough,
decreased appetite, and listless behavior.
 Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread
from person-to-person, but in the past, this
transmission was limited and not sustained
beyond three people.
IS SWINE FLU A PANDEMIC?

 It is a pandemic flu because it is highly

contagious and has caused many deaths.
However, it is not the first pandemic flu
outbreak – they have occurred in 1918, 1957, and
1968. The worry, according to the government’s
Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies, is that
we don’t know whether it will become stronger
or develop resistance to antiviral medication. To
date, the evidence suggests that this isn’t
happening.
HOW SWINE FLU SPREADS
 The virus is airborne like a regular cough or
cold and can spread up to one meter. Tiny
droplets can be inhaled and land on door
handles, stair rails, and other equipment
such as remote controls, telephones and
keyboards, which are then passed from hand
to mouth. The virus can live for up to a day
on hard surfaces and 20 minutes on soft
surfaces. An infected person can pass it on
for up to five days.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
  In adults:
 Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
 Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
 Sudden dizziness
 Confusion
 Severe or persistent vomiting
 Low Temperature
 

In children:
 Fast breathing or working hard to breathe
 Bluish skin color
 Not drinking enough fluids
 Not waking up or not interacting
 Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
 Flu-like symptoms that improve but then return with fever and worse
cough
 Fever with a rash
 Being unable to eat
 Having no tears when crying
PREVENTION

Four Key Steps to Prevent Getting the H1N1

Flu 
 The four key things to do that will help in
preventing you from getting the H1N1 Flu or
Swine Flu:

1. Wash Your Hands

2. Cover Your Cough
3. Don't Touch Your Face
4. Stay Away from People Who are Sick
 OTHERS
 Know what the signs of swine flu are in
people.
 Make sure you are in good health.
 Practice good hygiene. 
 Don't share utensils or drinks.
 Wear a facemask or respirator as instructed
by authorities.
 If you do get sick, stay home so you won't
pass it on to anyone else.
 TREATMENT

Medicative care
 The best treatment for influenza infections
in humans is prevention by vaccination. 
 Two antiviral agents have been reported to
help prevent or reduce the effects of swine
flu. They are zanamivir (Relenza) and
oseltamivir (Tamiflu), both of which are also
used to prevent or reduce influenza A and B
symptoms.
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Try to:
 Drink plenty of fluids. Keep a glass of water handy
when you are resting. Filling a pitcher with water in
the fridge can be a reminder if you aren’t drinking
enough.
 Get enough rest. Daytime naps can be helpful if flu
symptoms interfere with your sleep at night.
 A bowl of chicken soup might be just what the
doctor ordered.
 Stay home. People are being told to stay home to
prevent spreading the flu, but it also gives you
more opportunity to care for yourself.
 WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I GET SICK?

 If you are living in the swine flu infected

areas and have symptoms similar to swine flu
then you should contact health care provider
and determine whether influenza testing or
treatment is needed.

 If you are sick , you should stay at home to

prevent from spreading the disease to
others.
CREATED BY:-

Nikita Shakya
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