RAJOURI, SEPTEMBER 18: Keeping in
view reports of Swine Flu cases in Jammu, Dr. Mahmood Hussain Bajjar Medical
Superintendent District Hospital Rajouri reviewed the preparedness to deal with
any such case in Rajouri and established a separate isolated indoor ward and
O.P.D. to screen and manage swine flu cases.
Medical Superintendent sensitized health care workers and general public
about the disease and took stock of H1N1 drugs and other personal protective
equipments available in the District Hospital.
Dr. Mahmood informed that Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is a
relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the
regular flu. Like other strains of the flu, H1N1 is highly contagious and
spreads quickly through saliva and mucus particles. People may spread it by:
sneezing, coughing, touching a germ-covered surface and then touching their
eyes or nose. A simple sneeze can cause thousands of germs to spread through
the air. The virus can linger on tables and surface areas like door knobs,
waiting to be picked up.
He advised that best means of dealing with swine flu is to prevent it.
Hand sanitization is important to stop the spread of the virus. Staying away
from infected people will also help stopping person-to-person transmission.
“Some people
are at higher risk for becoming seriously ill if they’re infected
with swine flu. These groups include; adults over age 65, children under 5
years old, adults and children under 19 years of age who are receiving
long-term aspirin (Bufferin) therapy, people with compromised immune systems
(due to a disease such as AIDS), pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses
such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, or neuromuscular disease,” he said
while informing about the susceptible group to the disease.
He added that symptoms of Swine Flu include chill, fever, coughing, sore
throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, fatigue, diarrhea, nausea and
vomiting.
It is pertinent to mention here that no case has been reported with sign
and symptoms of the disease so far in the district.
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