Swine Flu Prevention

The last severe outbreak of Swine Flu in 2009 lead to development of drugs to treat this pandemic influenza. Oseltamivir and Zanamivir, trade name – Tamilflu and Relenza respectively are two oral drugs available for the treatment of Swine Flu. These are most READ MORE

Since pandemic influenza is caused by a newly formed strain of an existing virus, like the H1N1, the vaccine required for it is also different. Seasonal Flu vaccines are ineffective against such viruses. The last such outbreak in India was in the year READ MORE

With the symptoms of Swine flu closely resembling that of seasonal Flu, its of utmost importance for us to be aware of the process on how to manage it so as to avoid its spread. The flowchart very effectively communicates the actions and READ MORE