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Dial Toll Free
National Helpline: 1075
NCDC: 011-23921401
Latest Government of India
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| How do I Protect Myself from H1N1? |
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Stay informed |
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Understand the influenza. It
spreads mainly person to
person through coughing or
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Take actions to stay
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Cover nose and mouth
with a tissue when
coughing/
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Throw tissue in the trash
after using |
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Wash hands often with
soap and water, especially
after coughing/sneezing |
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Avoid touching eyes, nose
or mouth |
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Stay home if sick |
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Follow public health advice |
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| Global Situation |
| As of 3 Jan 2010, worldwide nearly 208 countries and overseas territories or communities reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, with about 12,799 deaths. |
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| Health Care Workers |
| Establish mechanisms to screen patients for signs and symptoms of febrile respiratory illness and allow prompt isolation and assessment of symptomatic patients. |
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| Day care, Schools, Colleges |
| Students/staff with flu symptoms or fever should be put in a separate room till they are sent home. School closure and student dismissal may not be necessary. |
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| Parents and Caregivers |
| Talk to your child about the flu and address any concerns s/he may have after watching images on TV. Stay calm and be watchful. Follow simple precautions. |
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| Pregnant Women |
| Pregnant women are more likely to get sick than others and have more serious problems with flu. They should watch for signs of early labour or pneumonia. |
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| Travellers |
| People who are ill should delay travel plans. Returning travellers who become ill, must contact a medical facility. |
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| Business & Employers |
| Clearly communicate to all staff on how to reduce transmission, protect those who are at increased risk of influenza related complications and stay updated. |
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Disclaimer: Unless stated otherwise all documents have been adapted from international sites and should be used only in an advisory fashion. Guidelines prepared by national authorities have been mentioned separately and should be treated as definitive. Certain images have been taken from royalty free sites.
Site last updated on 13.01.2010
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