Swine Flu in India --- WTH is going on ?

[Texy]

18 dead! When China was quarantining it's population....what was Indian govt doing? They had several months to prepare for this..... knowing this has already happened in America, Mexico and LOTS of Indians travel to these countries! and on top of that....Indians usually have hygiene problems... and usually ignores regular symptoms and treats diseases as late as possible...weakening their immune system which helps the virus take over your red blood cells. And how come this has only affected Bombay and Pune?

[DomainK]

The Indian hospitals are under-prepared, government doctors have already started turning down possible cases prescribing paracetamol to the patients. And as it catches up more, the doctors will find it a suitable time to go on strike for a pay hike.

[fineleg]

Its getting crazy in India in terms of paranoia. My uncle is a doctor there, and he says his clinic is flooded - 3 to 4 times the usual number of patients, and for very minor cold/cough symptoms. People are totally panicking and going crazy. He's unable to handle the volume and is perplexed. Media is whipping up the frenzy for aam janta.

[DomainK]

Its getting crazy in India in terms of paranoia. My uncle is a doctor there, and he says his clinic is flooded - 3 to 4 times the usual number of patients, and for very minor cold/cough symptoms. People are totally panicking and going crazy. He's unable to handle the volume and is perplexed. Media is whipping up the frenzy for aam janta.

They just have to turn down those who don't have the symptoms.

[Desi Cartman]

When I was diagnosed with swine flu I was ok within 5 days. All the doctors need to do is to prescribe "TAMIFLU". They dont even have to do blood tests , just look for the symptoms like high fever , throat infection , body ache , runny nose.

[DomainK]

When I was diagnosed with swine flu I was ok within 5 days. All the doctors need to do is to prescribe "TAMIFLU". They dont even have to do blood tests ' date=' just look for the symptoms like high fever , throat infection , body ache , runny nose.[/quote'] One girl in India died after seven days in a hospital. That will give you a good idea of how good out government docs are.

[rahuliverpool]

Absolute chaos all around.

[Desi Cartman]

Most people who died in Aus , died of other diseases its just that swine flu made it worse. In India maybe these people already had a disease about which they werent aware (like TB). Also, if swine flu doesnt get treated soon it can become deadly. My 2 cents ... Im not a doc so the basis of my post is my experience and whatever I have read in the media

[Texy]

This could be deadlier than a terrorist attack if govt doesn't take preventive measures soon......more people will panic, more people will contract the disease, more chaos and more deaths

[DomainK]

This could be deadlier than a terrorist attack if govt doesn't take preventive measures soon......more people will panic' date=' more people will contract the disease, more chaos and more deaths[/quote'] I am worried that the free test camps will only spread the disease more. Normal people with an ordinary cough are turning out in huge numbers where there must be a few with the infection. That is how they will contact it.

[punjabi_khota]

450 dead in US...to India mein to marenge hi

[Anonymous]

Most people who died in Aus , died of other diseases its just that swine flu made it worse. In India maybe these people already had a disease about which they werent aware (like TB). Also, if swine flu doesnt get treated soon it can become deadly. My 2 cents ... Im not a doc so the basis of my post is my experience and whatever I have read in the media

Exactly, most of the casualties had previous complications. For example, a 4 yr old boy who died in Chennai had multiple organ failure..

[Texy]

H1N1 MYTHS: 1. H1N1 is worse than seasonal flu. So far, there is no data to back up this statement. What worries health officials is that it's a strain of the flu that has never been seen before. However, the number of deaths from H1N1 in the U.S. is above 300 or about 1 percent of those who have been infected with the virus. This is far lower than the 36,000 people who die annually in the U.S. from seasonal flu. H1N1 does, however, appear to be harder on pregnant women than seasonal flu and health experts are encouraging women who are pregnant or are thinking of becoming pregnant to get vaccinated once the H1N1 immunization becomes available. 2. I’m healthy so I don’t need to worry about swine flu. Wrong. Swine flu, like seasonal flu, can infect anyone. What's worse is that teens, young adults and pregnant women, who are not usually at high risk for developing complications from the regular flu, appear to be at risk for hospitalization and even death from swine flu. “With swine flu, there are certain groups with worse outcomes, including pregnant women, who may think they’re healthy but are being negatively impacted,” said Dr. Amy Ray, an infectious disease and public health specialist with University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio. “People with underlying heart and lung disease, even mild asthmatics, appear to be prone to more negative outcomes.” 3. The swine flu vaccine will give me the flu. This is the same myth that haunts doctors each year when the seasonal flu vaccine becomes available. “The flu vaccine we are creating is done using egg-based technology containing particles of dead virus, so there is no way to transmit influenza from an influenza vaccine,” Ray said. “The reason people feel that they’ve gotten the flu from the flu vaccine is because flu season occurs at the same time as cold season and they’ve confused the common cold with the flu. Also, the low fever that some people experience after they’re inoculated is not a symptom of the flu, but a symptom of a healthy immune system fighting off an insult that has been introduced into the body.” 4. Vaccines are dangerous. I’ll just bring my child to a swine flu party where she’ll get the virus and build a natural immunity to it. “I am opposed to any kind of swine flu party,” Ray said. “I prefer my vaccines to be FDA approved. The risk from the vaccine is far, far, far less than the risk of actual exposure to the virus. With these swine flu and measle parties, you’re actually getting the disease rather than getting inoculated against the disease. This is not recommended and can be dangerous.” 5. Wearing a mask will protect me from swine flu. Wrong again. “The recommendation is not to wear a face mask,” Ray said. “First of all, they’re only good for a short amount of time and as soon as they get moist, which is pretty quickly, they become ineffective. The best advice is that if you’re sick, stay home. Also stay away from folks who are sick and make sure your hands are clean, and practice good cough etiquette.” 6. Using hand sanitizer isn’t as effective as washing your hands. Hand sanitizers have been shown to be very effective in killing the swine flu virus and should be used not only by people trying to prevent catching the virus, but also by people who have the virus to keep from spreading it to others. 7. If H1N1 is a variant of swine flu, I should stop eating pork. This is “absolutely” a myth, said Ray. “All indications are that this virus is spread from person to person via respiratory droplets, which are passed from a sick person into the mucous membranes (eyes, nose, mouth) of a susceptible host.” 8. I’m canceling my child’s trip to a petting zoo because it has piglets and I’m afraid he’ll catch swine flu. There is no evidence that the virus is being spread from pig to person, and there is no reason to cancel a trip to a petting zoo for fear of H1N1. Ray said children should be sure to clean their hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer after touching any farm animal, not only pigs, especially before eating. 9. I should stop shaking hands with people. “People can still shake hands with each other as long as they are not symptomatic,” Ray said. “Again, the swine flu takes a respiratory root of transmission through coughing and sneezing and landing on a susceptible host.” Doctors recommend that after shaking hands, people should wash them or use hand sanitizer before they touch their mouths, noses or eyes. 10. If I get the regular flu shot each year, I don’t need to get the swine flu shot too. “The regular flu shot was formulated before we knew about H1N1, so it does not offer protection against H1N1,” Ray said. The seasonal flu shot will more than likely be available earlier this year, and people who normally get the shot should continue to do so. “Certain groups will need to get both, including health care workers, pregnant women, people between the ages of 6 months and 24 years, household contacts of children under the age of 6 months and people age 24 to 65 with compromised immune systems. So there will be some crossover, and people should talk to their doctors about whether they should get both.” 11. I have a sore throat and have been coughing and sneezing, so I have swine flu. “Really for both seasonal influenza and H1N1, the symptoms are a high-grade fever – typically above 101 degrees — headache, body aches, coughing, and occasionally, more so with swine flu than seasonal flu, there is some nausea and vomiting.”

[zenonzyta01]

Useful tips about the Flu 1.The rewards of eating 5 or more fruits and vegetables daily are worth the effort, proven to be strong weapons to fight the forces of flu and colds. 2.Keep tissues handy for coughs and sneezes. Then dispose of tissues in a "no-touch" container. This is a container that is emptied without touching the contents. 3.Cough or sneeze into your elbow or arm NOT your hands, and teach children to do the same. Droplets from coughing or sneezing can contain viruses that can cause other people to become sick. If you cough or sneeze into your hands, everything that you touch with your hands may expose others if they come in contact with those same surfaces. 4.Clean children's toys frequently to cut down on the number of germs, especially toys that can be put in the mouth. 5.If you are sick with a cold or flu, stay home and away from other people if possible. You will prevent the spread of your illness to others and also protect yourself from the more serious side effects of the flu or colds. 6.Don't stack coats in the workplace, childcare facilities, or other public areas. Stacking of coats can pass on cold or flu germs as well as ringworm and lice. 7.In the workplace, avoid sharing common items such as phones and computer keyboards. If you have to share, then wash your hands frequently and avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. 8.Enclosed areas should be ventilated periodically to get rid of germs in the air. Consider opening a window in your home in a room that is not occupied to let some fresh air in. 9.Wash your hands frequently throughout the day. Always remember to turn off faucets with a paper towel. Teach your children the same healthy habits. 10.Caution! Flu germs found lurking under the mistletoe. If you have a cold or the flu, stay away. If you are healthy, consider yourself warned. 11.Bring a hand sanitizer to work with you and use it periodically, especially if you have a cold. You may want to apply a hand moisturizer or lotion to combat dryness of your hands.

[chetan0304]

The epidemic is still spreading with the same rate in Pune. Surprised? coz our media isnt telecasting it you know, we fear till time media shows :sarcasm: