Few important things which can reduce Swine flu infection –
Ø Soap and water can reduce the chance of infection by 30%. All you need to do is keep washing your hand with soap and water frequently.
Ø And most importantly, stop touching your face. Make it a conscious effort to observe and stop. Another side effect of not touching your face too often - your skin looks better!
Ø Use a face mask whenever out, avoid gathering in places like theater, prayer halls, use a lot of alcohol sanitizers/dettol, and have boiled water.
Symptoms in children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Ø Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Ø Bluish or gray skin color
Ø Not drinking enough fluids
Ø Severe or persistent vomiting
Ø Not waking up or not interacting
Ø Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Ø Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
Ø Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Ø Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Ø Sudden dizziness
Ø Severe or persistent vomiting
Ø Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
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