Basic Precautions to keep H1N1 - Swine Flu away

Basic Precautions to keep H1N1 - Swine Flu away

Swine flu in India is spreading like wildfire. Officials say there are currently more than 1000 cases of the H1N1 flu strain in India. The following prevention tips help.

1. Boost your immune system
Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So keep using immunomodulator herbs and formulations such as Immuno Plus, Guduchi, Tulsi etc.

2. Wash your hands frequently
Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.

3. Get enough sleep
Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.

4. Keep hydrated
Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.

5. Keep away from sick people
Flu virus spreads when particles dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze reaches someone else’s nose. So if you have to be around someone who is sick, try to stay a few feet away from them and especially, avoid physical contact.

What precautions should one take at home?

Two things - soap and water can reduce the chance of infection by 20 % and boosting your immunity reduces the chance of infection by 50 %. All you need to do is keep washing your hand with soap and water frequently and boost up your immunity by doing regular exercise, taking herbs and eating healthy.

What precautions should one take at school?

Avoid close contact with people who are sick
People who are sick with an influenza-like illness should stay home and keep away from others as much as possible; including avoiding travel, for at least 24 hours after fever is gone except to get medical care or for other necessities. (Fever should be gone without the use of fever-reducing medicine). Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing
Wash your hands often
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth