Indore: One more patient suffering from swine flu died at a private hospital on Saturday. With fresh death, the toll has reached two in city since January 1 this year. Besides, four more patients have tested positive of deadly disease. Earlier, one patient died due to deadly disease. In all, eight swine flu patients have been identified so far.
The rising number of patients from H1N1 virus in the city has become a major concern for health department. Integrated Diseases Surveillance Programme nodal officer Dr Amit Malakar said the latest swine flu victim was a 60-year-old woman who was admitted to Greater Kailash Hospital on January 9 and was diagnosed with H1N1 positive on January 12. She was brought in a critical condition to the hospital.
“It has been observed that swine flu patients were suffering from other diseases earlier and later contracted H1N1. People suffering from other diseases are vulnerable to H1N1 attack,” Dr Malakar remarked. He said taking proper precaution and covering face while coughing are the best ways to avoid the pig influenza.
Do’s… Wash hands, Stay at arm’s length from persons with flu, Avoid crowded places, Eat nutritious food and drink plenty of water, Take rest
Don’t… Shake hands or hug, Spit in public, Take medicines without consulting a physician, If you are sick, please Cover face while coughing or sneezing, Stay home and limit contact with others as much as possible, Rest and take plenty of liquids, Seek medical advice
