LUCKNOW: Seven new cases of swine flu took town's tally to 118 for this yr on Saturday. All seven cases belong to the gentle category of swine flu and sufferers were therefore remoted at house. Health department spokesperson Dr SK Saxena said the will was of prevention as there was no vaccine for swine flu.
"The severe kind of swine flu can be a potential risk to life. Since there are no vaccines, prevention becomes a life-saving measure," he said. Health professionals said prevention included saving oneself from sudden alternate of temperature, washing hands continuously with cleaning soap, consuming fresh food, following basic hand hygiene, particularly before eating, amongst others.
Pregnant girls, kids and the elderly suffering from any more or less illness are at a higher risk of such seasonal infections.
"The severe kind of swine flu can be a potential risk to life. Since there are no vaccines, prevention becomes a life-saving measure," he said. Health professionals said prevention included saving oneself from sudden alternate of temperature, washing hands continuously with cleaning soap, consuming fresh food, following basic hand hygiene, particularly before eating, amongst others.
Pregnant girls, kids and the elderly suffering from any more or less illness are at a higher risk of such seasonal infections.
Lucknow: 7 new swine flu cases in a day
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