Precautions

There is concern that the virus might mutate in the southern hemisphere over its
winter and become more virulent, but there's no sign of that yet

-Fergus Walsh
-BBC's medical correspondent

Official reports say there have been nearly 30,000 cases globally and 141 deaths, with figures rising daily. It is the first flu pandemic in 40 years - the last in 1968 killed about one million people. Preliminary analysis of the swine flu virus suggests it is a fairly mild strain, scientists say.

H1N1 (seasonal flu/swine flu)
Spreads easily through coughing and sneezing
Less severe symptoms, but can be deadly H5N1 (avian flu)

Self Precutions for Swine Flu

• clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis


• Use mask when going out


• avoid close contact with people who might be ill


• reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible & Have hygenic life.


• improve airflow in your living space by opening windows