Swine Flu is gradually spreading across India due to favourite temperatures and lack of awareness among people. 60 people died and 650 persons tested positive in the last 7 days. More deaths were reported from Pune, Aurangabad, Kerala and Andhra Pradesh. Gujarat, West Bengal, Orissa, Dehi and UP are also reporting new cases and deaths.
First Swine Flu case was detected in the world in April, 2009 while India reproted first Swine Flu case in May, 2009 from Hyderabad. It claimed 1750 lives in 2009 and 260 lives this season.
Swine Flu cases and deaths:
1. Andhra Pradesh: In 2009, 50 patients died out of 750 positive Swine Flu cases. But, in the last 2 months, 22 people died out of 250 positive cases. Most of the deaths are reported from Hyderabad, Chittoor and North Andhra districts. 7 nursing students are tested positive for Swine Flu.
2. Pune: 100 people died in the last 3 months in this city. 200 people died in 2009. 1000 people tested positive for Swine Flu in the last 3 months. 1700 tested positive in 2009.
3. West Bengal: 4 people died in the last 2 months. No deaths were reproted in 2009. 120 people were tested positive in the last 2 months while 135 tested positive in 2009.
4. Orissa: 4 people died in the last 7 days.
5. Uttar Pradesh: 5 persons died in the last 30 days.
6. Delhi: 7 swine flu deaths and 125 positive cases have been reported in this season.
7. Bangalore: Swine Flu is not as severe as it was in 2009 due to increased awareness among people.
Important Precaution: Injectable vaccine should be taken by people above 18 years of age only under doctor guidance while Nasal vaccine should be take by children above 3 years under paediatrician’s advice.
Likely victims: Children, pregment women and people who are already suffering from heart diseases, diabetes and kidney diseases.
Take basic precautions: Washing hands, consulting doctor if you have cough for more than 2 days and using maks in crowded places etc. Swine Flu is a curable disease if you consult doctor in the early stage.
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