SWINE FLU FACTS- Swine flu, that is H1N1 flu is not new, first detected in 1987.
- Infective stage of flue is 5 days, 1 day before and 4 days after onset of symptoms.
SWINE FLU SIGNS AND SYMPTOMSThe symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- body aches
- headache
- chills
- fatigue.
- Some have diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.
TRANSMISSIONThe main route of transmission of the new influenza A (H1N1) virus seems to be similar to seasonal influenza, via droplets that are expelled by speaking, sneezing or coughing. You can prevent getting infected by avoiding close contact with people who show influenza-like symptoms (trying to maintain a distance of about 1 metre if possible).
Fever accompanied by respiratory distress, should be immediately notified which is likely to be a complication of H1N1 flu
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES- Avoid touching your mouth and nose;
- Clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis (especially if touching the mouth and nose, or surfaces that are potentially contaminated);
- Avoid close contact with people who might be ill;
- Reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible;
- Improve airflow in your living space by opening windows;
- Practice good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active.
- We need to take care of children and elderly who have less immunity and do not let them go to crowded places at all.
ARE THERE MEDICINES TO TREAT SWINE FLU?- Yes. The US CDC recommends certain medicines for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses.
- Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body.
- If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications.
- For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms).
WHAT DO I EXPECT AT THE QUARANTINE?The quarantine area is a hospital ward.
The hospital provides a bed and masks to you. You need to wear a mask all the time. Carry a mobile phone so that you can reach your family using the phone. Ask your family members to get you food, water and tea/coffee/milk. You can take your laptop and reading material so that you can spend your time well during your stay at the hospital.
Toilets are common for the ward. There is no hot water in the bathroom, so taking bath is optional. J Your family members cannot meet you. They can meet the attendant and hand over your tiffin to the attendant. The attendant will hand over the tiffin to you.
If your young child is infected, you can help her/him by being with her/him in the quarantine. You cannot get out during the mandatory period. You need to take medication to prevent the infection and also wear a mask at all times.
GOVERNMENT AUTHORIZED HOSPITALS FOR TREATMENT OF SWINE FLU IN MUMBAI & BANGALORE &KOCHILIST OF DESIGNATED HOSPITALS BANGALORE- Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases, Hombegowda Nagar
Ph: 080 26631923
Victoria Hospital, Kalasipalyam
Ph: 080 26703294
- Lakeside Medical Centre & Hospital, Ulsoor
Ph: 080 5360823
Mallige Mahabodi Hospital, Siddapura Road
Ph: 080 26565678
- Mallige Medical Centre, Cresent Road
Ph: 080 22203333
Vydehi Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Whitefield
Ph: 080 28413385
- Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College, K G Halli
Ph: 080 25463442
- Mallya Hospital, Vittal Mallya Road
Ph: 080 22277979
- St Martha’s Hospital, Nrupatunga Road
Ph: 080 22275081
- St John’s Medical College and Hospital, Hosur Road
Ph: 080 25530070
- Fortis RM Hospital, Sampangirama Nagara
Ph: 080 40200000
- Pristine Hospital, West of Chord Road
Ph: 080 51354444
- Columbia Asia Hospital, Yelahanka/ Hebbal
Ph: 080 41791000
- Manipal Hospital, Airport Road
Ph: 080 25024444
- M S Ramaiah Memorial Hospital ,New BEL Road
Ph: 9900170372
- City Hospital, Rajajinagar
Ph: 080 23131777
MUMBAIArthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, Jacob Circle, Mumbai - 11
(022) 23083901, 23092458, 23004512
J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai - 08
(022) 23735555, 23739031, 23760943, 23768400 / 23731144 / 5555 / 23701393 / 1366
Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai - 12
(022) 24160947, 24160961, 24160962
KOCHI- Government Medical College
Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam - 08
(0481) 2597311,2597312
- Government Medical College
Vandanam P O, Allapuzha - 05
(0477) 2282015
Railway Station Road, Alwaye, Ernakulam
(0484) 2624040 Sathyajit - 09847840051
Perumbavoor PO, Ernakulam 542
(0484) 2523138 Vipin - 09447305200
City | Hospital | Address | Contact |
| Chennai | King Institute of Preventive Medicine (24/7 Service) | Guindy, Chennai – 32 | (044) 22501520, 22501521 & 22501522 |
| Communicable Diseases Hospital | Thondiarpet, Chennai | (044) 25912686/87/88, 9444459543 |
| Government General Hospital | Opp. Central Railway Station, Chennai – 03 | (044) 25305000, 25305723, 25305721, 25330300 |
| Pune | Naidu Hospital | Nr Le'Meridian, Raja Bahadur Mill, GPO, Pune - 01 | (020) 26058243 |
| National Institute of Virology | 20A Ambedkar Road, Pune - 11 | (020) 26006290 |
| Kolkata | ID Hospital | 57,Beliaghata, Beliaghata Road, Kolkata - 10 | (033) 23701252 |
| Coimbatore | Government General Hospital | Near Railway Station,
Trichy Road, Coimbatore - 18 | (0422) 2301393, 2301394, 2301395, 2301396 |
| Hyderabad | Govt. General and Chest Diseases Hospital, | Erragadda, Hyderabad | (040) 23814939 |
| Mumbai | Kasturba Gandhi Hospital | Arthur Road, N M Joshi Marg, Jacob Circle, Mumbai - 11 | (022) 23083901, 23092458, 23004512 |
| Sir J J Hospital | J J Marg, Byculla, Mumbai - 08 | (022) 23735555, 23739031, 23760943, 23768400 / 23731144 / 5555 / 23701393 / 1366 |
| Haffkine Institute | Acharya Donde Marg, Parel, Mumbai - 12 | (022) 24160947, 24160961, 24160962 |
| Kochi | Government Medical College | Gandhi Nagar P O, Kottayam - 08 | (0481) 2597311,2597312 |
| Government Medical College | Vandanam P O, Allapuzha - 05 | (0477) 2282015 |
| Taluk Hospital | Railway Station Road, Alwaye, Ernakulam | (0484) 2624040 Sathyajit - 09847840051 |
| Taluk Hospital | Perumbavoor PO, Ernakulam 542 | (0484) 2523138 Vipin - 09447305200 |
| Gurgaon &
Delhi | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | Ansari Nagar, Aurobindo Marg Ring Road, New Delhi - 29 | (011) 26594404, 26861698 Prof. R C Deka - 9868397464 |
| National Institute for Communicable Diseases | 22, Sham Nath Marg,
New Delhi - 54 | (011) 23971272/060/344/524/449/326 |
| Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital | Kharak Singh Marg,
New Delhi - 01 | (011) 23741640, 23741649, 23741639
Dr. N K Chaturvedi – 9811101704 |
| Vallabhai Patel Chest Institute | University Enclave, New Delhi- 07 | (011) 27667102, 27667441, 27667667, 27666182 |
| Bangalore | Victoria Hospital | K R Market, Kalasipalayam, Bangalore - 02 | (080) 26703294 Dr. Gangadhar - 94480-49863 |
| SDS Tuberculosis & Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Diseases | Hosur Road, Hombegowda Nagar, Bangalore - 29 | (080) 26631923 Dr. Shivaraj - 99801-48780 |
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