UT health department issues advisory for H3N2 and H1N1 virus
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, March 12, 2023:
Health department Chandigarh has issued advisory for seasonal influenza A (H3N2, H1N1) virus.
The advisory reads as:
While influenza is a seasonal occurrence, in present season a variety of weather conditions and behavioural reasons (like less than adequate attention to personal hygiene and cough etiquettes etc.) make the environment conducive to circulation of number of viral respiratory pathogens like Influenza A (H1N1, H3N2 etc.), Adenoviruses etc. Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2, H1N1 etc.) is a viral disease and is self-limiting but if symptoms do not subside we should report to nearest health facility. Following steps are advised about Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2, H1N1 etc.):than 5
Look for these symptoms:
FEVER and
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Other symptoms may include
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Ø Cough
Ø Sore Throat
Ø Runny or stuffy nose
Ø Difficulty in breathing
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Ø Body Aches
Ø Headache
Ø Chills
Ø Diarrhoea
Ø Vomiting
Ø Blood in sputum
Ø Fatigue
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People with certain chronic conditions (Diabetes, hypertension, airway disease and heart disease etc.), adults 65 years or older, children younger than 5 years and pregnant women may be at higher risk for severe illness.
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DO’s & Don’ts
Do
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Do Not
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ü Cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue when you cough or sneeze and dispose off these properly.
ü Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand gel.
ü Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
ü Wear mask and avoid crowded places.
ü Stay more than an arm's length from persons afflicted with flu.
ü Get plenty of sleep.
ü Drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
ü Take paracetamol for fever and body ache.
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Shake hands or hug in greeting.
Spit in public.
Eat together sitting close to others.
Take antibiotics or other medicines without consulting a doctor.
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IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE Influenza like illness:
Ø Report to nearest identified health facility if symptoms aggravate (high fever, difficulty in breathing, blue colour of the skin or lips, blood in sputum or altered behaviour. Small children may be irritable, do not take fluids and refuse to accept feeds.)