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Friday, September 4, 2009

TOLL FREE HELPLINE NUMBERS FOR H1N1 INFLUENAZ (SWINE FLU)

1.     All Veteran brothers and their family members are hereby informed the following:-

2.     India has too, unfortunately had  fallen prey to the Influenza-A (H1N1) and is battling the virus all across the nation; placed  below are the toll free numbers for help.  Free Help lines for Swine Flu.:-

     All India Level Toll free number 1075(toll free) or 1800-11-4377

     Puducherry 1070 and 1077

     Andhra Pradesh 12506

     NICD Call Center 011-23921401

     SMS Facility Type H1N1HYD & Send to 55352

     Websites www.mohfw.nic.in

3.     Key facts about the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu):- Very little is known about the Influenza-A (H1N1) that is rapidly spreading among humans. Below are some of the key facts related to the Flu.

4.    What is Swine Flu? :- H1N1 virus (earlier known as Swine Flu) was first detected in Mexico in April 2009. It used to be referred to as “Swine Flu” because the researchers found the presence of genes similar to that of Pigs (Swine) in North America.

5.     Is the virus contagious? How does it spread?:- Influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human rapidly. It spreads through droplets created while coughing or sneezing by a person infected with the virus.

6.      Signs and Symptoms of Influenza-A (H1N1) among humans?:- Current+Affairs/swine+flu+precautions.htm

7.       Are there medicines to treat this flu?:- YES. Necessary medicines in sufficient quantity are available. The Government has in the designated hospitals stored medicines if required. It is strongly advisable not to take medicines of your own, as it will lower your immunity.

(Source: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare)

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