What Are Swine Flu Symptoms and Precautions?

Symptoms of H1N1 swine flu are like regular flu symptoms and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Many people with swine flu have had diarrhea and vomiting. But these symptoms can also be caused by many other conditions. That means that you and your doctor can't know, just based on your symptoms, if you've got swine flu. Health care professionals may offer a rapid flu test, although a negative result doesn't mean you don't have the flu. The accuracy of the test depends on the quality of the manufacturer’s test, the sample collection method, and how much virus a person is shedding at the time of testing.

39 new swine flu cases in a day; death toll rises to 38 In Gujarat

Swine flu claimed one more life in Patan district taking the death toll due to infection to 38 so far in the state, even as 39 new positive cases have been registered on Sunday, a senior health department official said.

"One person in Patan district died due to Swine flu today, while 39 new positive cases have been reported," state health commissioner J P Gupta said.

The total death toll has climbed to 38 in the state, he said, adding a total of 309 swine flu cases have been registered so far while 122 patients have been cured.

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Swine flu hits Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot tests positive

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has tested positive for swine flu. Just last week Mr. Gehlot had criticized the government for its inability to control A(H1N1) influenza which has claimed over 30 lives in January. 

Mr. Gehlot tweeted on Sunday that he had tested positive for the H1N1 virus but his condition has improved after starting treatment in time. “Mujhe bhi swine flu positive aaya hai lekin maine samay par ilaaj shuru kar liya hai, ab improvement hai,” he tweeted (I was also tested positive for swine flu. However, due to timely treatment, there has been an improvement). 

In a statement issued by Mr. Gehlot here, he said it was necessary that all individuals should be aware of the disease to prevent it and faster recovery. Taking the opportunity to criticize the Bharatiya Janata Party government, Mr. Gehlot said the awareness campaign being run by it now should have been initiated earlier to save precious lives. 

He said when the swine flu outbreak was reported during his tenure, his government had announced free testing and treatment for the patients, which the present government has done now after many people have lost their lives. 

Rajasthan has witnessed over 30 deaths due to swine flu in January, prompting the state government to direct senior medical officers from the medical directorate to go to various districts for effective monitoring of cases of swine flu. A special control room has been set up and all free treatment announced for the influenza at all public health facilities. 

Courtesy: http://www.thehindu.com