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Guidelines on Swine Flu
Do’s Don’ts
Avoid crowded places Do not panic, it is important to be
aware of swine flu.
Avoid travel to the affected area. Do not hide your illness.
Wash your hands well with soap for
about 30 seconds.`
Skip public transportation or
cancel air travel to the endemic
areas.
Keep a distance of more than 6 feet
from person with cough and
sneezing.
Do not take aspirin or related
drugs.
Consult the doctor if you have fever,
cough, muscle aches, headaches,
runny nose, red eyes, nausea and
vomiting.
Do not take antibiotics of your
own.
While coughing and sneezing cover
your mouth and nose with
tissue/handkerchief.
Keep your kid out of school for 7-
10 days if symptoms are present.
When diarrhea, vomiting or
breathlessness occur report
immediately to designated hospital.
Avoid using the school bus or
public transport in endemic areas.
Face masks (N-95) “Wear a face
mask if you have flu, so that virus is
contained better.
Do not plan any excursion to
affected countries.
Surgical masks (N-95) add a level of
protection when you are in contact
with infected person.
Avoid crowded markets, cinema
halls and gathering in the epidemic
area.
If you have a respiratory illness, stay
away from work or school to avoid
infecting others.
Eat healthy food with lot of fruits and
vegetables and drink lot of fluids.
Report the positive cases to Local
Health Authorities.
Issued in public interest by IMA