Swine Flu has raised concern after bird flu

cases of H1N1 virus have surfaced in Assam, this is how to prevent it

Swine Flu: After cases of swine flu infection were found in Assam, the state health department has come into active mode, this disease is caused by H1N1 virus. Let us know its symptomsFor the last several months, serious diseases like bird flu, mumps are increasing rapidly in many states of the country. Now Swine Flu is also spreading its legs in Assam. According to media reports, many cases of swine flu infection have been reported in Assam, due to which concern has increased among the people. In such a situation, the state health department has come into alert mode to prevent the spread of this disease.

According to health experts, swine flu is a serious disease and it spreads due to H1N1 virus. Let us tell you that in the year 2019, this disease took the form of an epidemic. Let us know what is swine flu and what are the measures to prevent this disease.

What is swine flu

Swine flu is caused by the H1N1 flu virus, according to health experts, it was a new combination of influenza viruses that can infect pigs, birds and humans. In such a situation, it is very important to be cautious about it. According to a WHO report, H1N1 flu was declared an epidemic in the year 2009 and that year about 284,400 deaths occurred worldwide due to this virus.

Know what are the symptoms of swine flu

The symptoms of flu caused by H1N1 are similar to other flu viruses and these symptoms develop about 1 to 4 days after coming in contact with the virus. According to health experts, the symptoms usually start quickly and may include the following...

Diarrhea, cough and fever

Headache and vomiting

Body and muscle pain

Sore throat

Eye pain

Fatigue, weakness

Runny or stuffy nose

Stomach pain

Chills and sweating

Red eyes and watery eyes

How to prevent it

The most important thing to prevent swine flu is to get vaccinated. According to health experts, the flu vaccine can reduce your risk of getting the flu and every year the seasonal flu vaccine proves helpful in protecting against three or four influenza viruses.To prevent this disease, cover the nose and mouth with a tissue while coughing or sneezing and dispose of the tissue safely immediately after use. Also, wash hands frequently with soap and water and use hand sanitizer.

Apart from this, keep in mind that you should avoid close contact with people who are obviously sick or who are likely to be sick. Apart from this, if you are experiencing any symptoms of flu, then it is important to maintain distance from people to prevent it from spreading to others.