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<SMALL>Published: September 15, 2009 </SMALL>
<!-- News Detail --><!-- Div for Google Ad, Added lately --><!-- Div for Google Ad, Added lately -->KARACHI (APP) - Pakistan is fortunately among the few countries with almost nil cases of Swine Flu or Influenza A (H1N1), however, remains at risk with no less than 122 countries, including the next door India, inflicted with it.
Doctors talking to APP on Monday advised people not to be panicked as until now influenza A (H1N1) mainly causes moderate illness.
They referred to recent WHO communications reiterating that most people who catch influenza A (H1N1) will recover without needing medicines and will make a full recovery. A person should seek medical care if they experience shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, or if a fever continues more than three days, said Dr. Azhar Ibrahim, a senior private practitioner. General Secretary, PMA -Karachi, Dr. Samrina Hashmi urged people to realise extreme relevance of precaution and observed that there were several things that people in general and parents in particular do to reduce the risk of catching flu, seasonal as well as variants. She advised people to clean hands thoroughly with soap and water, or cleanse them with an alcohol-based hand rub on a regular basis (especially if touching the mouth and nose, or surfaces that are potentially contaminated).
Children and elederly must be sensitised to avoid touching their mouth and nose.
?We must also avoid close contact with people who might be ill and reduce the time spent in crowded settings if possible,? said Dr. Hashmi.
According to her improved airflow in living space by opening windows and practicing good health habits including adequate sleep, eating nutritious food, and keeping physically active are also extremely relevant. ?Another preventative measure is the use of anti-viral medicines,? said Dr. Azhar:tiphat:http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-n...9/Doctors-advise-prevention-against-swine-flu