H1N1 is a common virus found inside the pigs and it can affect the people also. H1N1 is also termed as swine flu and it is a contagious respiratory disease. You have to be extra careful and avoid direct contact with the infected person. World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the H1N1 as a serious disease and it is spreading rapidly among people.
Symptoms of H1N1
H1N1 flu has different symptoms for different people and its complications can cause death in later stages. Symptoms of swine flu are very much similar to common flu. You have to observe your child carefully in order to detect the presence of the disease. The most common symptoms associated with H1N1 flu are fever, cough, headache, tiredness, diarrhea, vomiting and joint pain. The temperature of someone suffering from H1N1 swine flu is more then 102 degrees.
Children under the age of five are more susceptible to the virus as their immune system is not very strong. If your child is suffering from high fever and he avoids eating anything then you should consult your doctor immediately. H1N1 flu problem can be easily identified through a simple test in the laboratory.
H1N1 flu is highly infectious and hence it is advisable to stay away from an infected person. Swine flu spreads easily through sneezing, cough or close contact with the infected person. Also ask your doctor how other members having close proximity with the infected person be protected from this virus.
If you visit some place where swine flu is very common then explain everything to your doctor. Ask him how to treat the swine flu in initial stage and what are the important actions for preventing swine flu. Also ask your doctor whether it is good to stay at home or in hospital during the problem of H1N1 swine flu. You should follow the advice of doctor in order to cure the infection immediately.
Treatment for H1N1 swine flu
According to a medical research there is no cure for swine flu but symptoms can be alleviated by anti viral drugs that help in fast recovery of your child. It is safe to intake anti viral drugs for the babies more than once a year. There is no proper response about the drugs for babies less than 12 months.
How family members can be protected from H1N1 swine flu?
If one member in your family is suspected of having H1N1 flu then chances of the flu infecting your other family members is large. Here are some important facts that can relieve you from the problem to a great extent.