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Delhi disease growth: You should know the common myth about boar flu
Even the Caselids of diseases across the Delhi-NCR have increased in the last two weeks, doctors say that the flu signs-the signs of the flu, the sore throat, the sore throat, the cough, the high fever, the blocked sinus, the headache, and the swollen tonsil-the influenza b or H 1N 1N 1N 1N 1N 1N 1N 1N 1N 1N of the swine is spreading. There are some common myths about swine flu that people believe. Read to know about these misconceptions which are busted.
Many people believe that swine flu is a new virus and is always fatal
Most of the people across Delhi-NCR are now complaining about the flowing nose, sore throat, cough matches, high-boats, blocked sinuses, asafoetida, and swollen tonsils, as the flu season is back, reporting a swam of upper respiratory tract infections with Delhi, Influenza B and H1N1, or with Swine Flu.
However, according to doctors, this time the symptoms last long-a week or even 10 days-and with high-grade fever.
Even though the swine flu virus has been present for decades with notable outbreaks including 1918–1919 epidemic and the global epidemic of 2009, but there are many myths that surround the disease. We Sandeep Budhirja, Group Medical Director -Max Healthcare and Senior Director -Intent of Internal Medicine, who committed some misunderstandings for us.
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Swine flu is a new virus.
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Many people believe that swine flu is a new virus. However, it has been recognized since 1918–1919 epidemic.
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Pig is transmitted through flu pigs.
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It is a comprehensive belief that pig flu is transmitted directly from pigs to humans. In fact, the primary mode of transmission is between humans through respiratory drops.
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Swine flu is always fatal.
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Some believe that swine flu is always fatal. Although it can be severe, especially in the weaker population, most cases are light.
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Swine flu is spread through physical contact.
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Some people think that swine flu spreads through physical contact. However, the virus mainly spreads through air drops when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
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The vaccines are only for children.
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It is often thought that flu vaccines are essential for children only. However, vaccination is important for both children and adults to prevent swine flu.
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Swine flu is foodborn.
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There is a myth that swine flu can be transmitted through food. Inappropriately ripened meat can pose health risk, the H1N1 virus is not transmitted through food if it is cooked properly.
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Swine flu occurs only in winter.
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Some people believe that swine flu occurs only during the winter months. However, cases may occur at any time of the year with peaks during some time.
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Flu vaccine can give you a flu.
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A common myth is that the flu vaccine can cause flu. This is not true; Flu vaccines contain passive viruses and cannot cause flu.
Preventive measures and treatment
Prevention is important in management of swine flu. Vaccination is highly recommended, and the latest vaccine tension is required to be available in your area annually. Other preventive measures include social disacting, frequent handwashing and wearing masks when necessary.
For most people, swine flu symptoms are mild and cause fever, cough, sore throat and body pain. Treatment usually includes rest, hydration and symptomatic relief with drugs such as paracetamol. However, in severe cases hospitalized and antiviral drugs may be required.
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