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What exactly is Swine Flu ?
Swine flu is an illness that is a
routine outbreak in pigs and does not
usually affect humans. The current swine flu
is causing concerns because it can be transmitted
between humans. It is a contagious nature of the
disease, caused by the Influenza Type A virus
(H1N1).
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• Symptoms are similar to
• common flu except
• they are more severe.
• These include
• Fever
• Cough
• Runny nose
• Lack of appetite
• Sore throat
• Body aches
• Chills
• Vomiting
• Fatigue or diarrhoea

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• The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian
  shores following the global outbreak and now,
  started claiming lives. However, Swine Flu is
  certainly one of those diseased where an ounce of
  prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here are
  some tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.

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• 1. Wash your hands frequently
• Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your
  hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and
  rinse with running water.

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• 2. Get enough sleep
• Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night
  to keep your immune system in top
• flu-fighting shape.

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• 3. Drink sufficient water
• Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to
  flush toxins from your system and maintain
  good moisture and mucous production in your
  sinuses.

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• 4. Boost your immune system
• Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready
  to fight infection is important in flu
  prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful
  vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.

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• 5. Keep informed
• Please make sure to keep up to date on the
  information and act in a calm manner. School
  going kids to inform the school without fail.

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• 6. Avoid alcohol
• Apart from being a mood depressant, alcohol is
  an immune suppressant that can actually
  decrease your resistance to viral infections
  like swine flu.

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• 7. Be physically active
• Moderate exercise can support the immune
  system by increasing circulation and
  oxygenating the body. For example brisk walking
  for 30-40 minutes 3-4 times a week will
  significantly perk up your immunity.

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• 8. Keep away from sick people
• Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into
  the air through a cough or sneeze reach someone
  elses nose. So if you have to be around someone
  who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from
  them and especially, avoid physical contact.

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• 9. Avoid using hands while coughing and
  sneezing
• It is advisable to cover cough and sneezes with
  tissue or handkerchief. Avoid frequent touching
  of nose and mouth.

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• 10. Know when to get help
• Consult your doctor if you have a cough and
  fever and follow their instructions, including
  taking medicine as prescribed.

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• 11. Avoid crowded areas
• Try to avoid unnecessary trips outside.

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• 12. Eat two cloves of raw Garlic with Jaggery
  every day in the morning
• Garlic has long been considered a herbal "wonder
  drug", with a reputation in folklore for
  preventing everything from the common cold and
  flu to the Plague!
• Modern science has shown that garlic is a
  powerful natural antibiotic.
• Contraindication Those with ulcer problems and
  alergic to Garlic should not eat Garlic.

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• 13. And OR Chew up 5-6 leaves of Tulsi
  (Basil) every day in the morning
• Tulsi is very effective for ailments like
• Fever Common Cold
• Coughs
• Sore Throat
• Respiratory Disorder etc.

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