The H1N1 virus is also known as Swine flu is a respiratory disease which is caused by the influenza virus that infects pigs, resulting in a cough, decreased appetite and nasal secretion.
MUMBAI: A total of 302 deaths have been reported in Maharashtra this year due to swine flu.The officer advised that people should immediately go to a doctor when they experience a flu-like symptom.
This virus can also infect humans and other animals. Swine Flu can spread from person to person and considered very contagious.
“However, the deaths due to swine flu have significantly declined this year. While around 700 people died in 2017, the death toll this year has touched 302 so far.
The official further advised people to visit doctor immediately if they experience a flu-like symptom. “The most number of cases of swine flu has been reported from Nashik, Pune and Satara.
In 2018, a vaccine to prevent swine flu was administered free of cost to 54000 people in Maharashtra between January and May this year, Health Minister Deepak Sawant had informed.
State Health Minister Deepak Sawant said the guidelines were issued after his department took note of the increasing number of cases reported from Pune, Satara, Nashik and other parts of the State.
How to Prevent Your Family from Swine Flu
When people are infected with swine flu viruses, their symptoms are usually similar to those of seasonal influenza. These include fever, tiredness, and lack of appetite, coughing and a sore throat.
Some people may also have vomiting and diarrhoea. Some people infected with influenza A (H1N1) have had severe illness and died.
However, in most of the cases the symptoms of influenza A (H1N1) have been mild, and people have made a full recovery.
Certain antiviral medicines, such as Tamiflu, are available from your GP. These may shorten the illness and reduce the risk of complications.
These drugs may cause side-effects and are not suitable for everyone, so your GP will only prescribe them if the benefits outweigh the risks.Washing your hands frequently is the best way to protect yourself from a wide range of illnesses, including influenza.
Every time you touch something, germs can transfer to your hands. Touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands could transfer the germs from your hands into your body.
Washing your hands frequently can help remove the germs and stop them from spreading to you and other people, and protect you from a wide range of infections.
