Swine flu: Officials take preventive measures in Muktsar

Archit Watts
Tribune News Service

Muktsar, December 20

After the death of a 27-year-old woman of Muktsar due to swine flu in Ludhiana yesterday, the Health Department have started a campaign to prevent the spread of the swine flu (H1N1) virus.

The health authorities have circulated pamphlets among residents of a locality near Khalsa School here, advising them to wash hands often, avoid going to crowded places and if someone feels sick, he should immediately consult a doctor.

A private medical practitioner said people who are weak in general — old people, children and patients with multiple complications — are considered to be at a high risk of being infected.

“Fever, sore throat, cough, muscle pain, severe headache and breathing difficulties are among the symptoms of swine flu.

H1N1 is contagious, spreads quickly from person to person when the affected persons sneeze,” he added.

Dr Vikram Asija, district epidemiologist, Muktsar, said, “We are very alert since the woman was found having swine flu. The residents of her locality have been made aware of the symptoms of the disease and its prevention. Besides, family members of the deceased were administered Tamiflu tablets as a precautionary measure.”

He said the situation was under control and people should not get panicked.

“As of now, no other person is even suspected to have swine flu,” he claimed.

Courtesy: The Tribune