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Rajasthan Swine Flu Update: Kota resident admitted in hospital with suspected swine flu

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Written By: Editorial Team | Published : May 23, 2014 11:43 AM IST

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swine-flu-H1N1A 34-year-old man was admitted to a hospital here with suspected swine flu symptoms, prompting the health officials to initiate a drive in the district to check the spread of the disease. Rajesh Saxena, resident of Dadabari area, was admitted at a private hospital here and is suspected to be infected with H1N1 virus, Chief Medical & Health Officer R N Yadav said. The samples of the patient have been sent to Maharao Bheem Singh (MBS) hospital here to ascertain if it was a case of swine flu, he added.

For precautionary measures, medical teams were sent to the residential area of the patient and a drive was carried out to check if the disease had got spread. 'Tamiflu tablets were distributed among the family members of the suspected patient,' Yadav said. Block medical officers have also been asked to carry out door-to-door survey in their respective areas to check if anyone has the symptoms of the disease, the CMHO added. 14 persons have succumbed to swine flu in Rajasthan since April 1 this year. (Read :India swine flu update: Why is the viral epicentre shifting from South to North India?)

How can swine flu be prevented?

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Just like other influenza viruses, H1N1 infection can be prevented by practicing basic hygiene. Here are some tips to prevent swine flu:

  • Wear a proper surgical mask during flu season because the number of cases shoots up during the summers and monsoon seasons.
  • Always cover your face while coughing or sneezing. Ensure others around you also follow the same practice, especially if they're down with cold.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth too often
  • Always wash your hands before and after eating and particularly after returning from a public place.
  • Remember the virus can also spread through droplets that have settled on surfaces so avoid touching them if you're around a person who has flu like symptoms.
  • Avoid visiting unhygienic places or using public restrooms.
  • If you're in a city/area is swine-flu endemic, wear a standard swine flu mask while going out in public places (the H-95 mask which is worn by nurses and doctors while collecting samples from swine flu victims). Normal surgical masks which sell like hot cakes during swine flu season might not give enough protection.
  • If you develop flu like symptoms or even feel sick, stay at home and take enough rest. Keeping away from others to prevent the spread of the infection.
  • Drinking lots of warm water and fluids wash off the virus into the stomach where they cannot survive.

Vaccination: Vaccination is the best way to prevent swine flu. Currently, H1N1 vaccines including Influvac, Agrippal, Vaxigrip, Vaxiflu-S and Fluarix are available in the market. The vaccine is injectable and costs around Rs.600-700 per dose. Doctors advise people to get a repeat vaccine dose every year for effective prevention of swine flu. (Read more on swine flu)

With inputs from PTI

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