Concerned over spread of highly contagious H1N1 influenza, the Director of State’s Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) has directed the district hospitals to carry out health check-up and fill surveillance form of each of the suspected swine flu patients.
Following the directives, Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) of Bilaspur has asked Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS), District Hospital and health officials of each block to carry out health check-up of each suspected H1N1 patients and fill surveillance form so that it would be helpful in contact tracing and taking necessary measures.
According to health officials, H1N1 influenza is a contagious disease which affects respiratory system of the affected person. Fever along with cough, headache, body pain, stuffy or runny nose and sore throat are some of the symptoms of swine-flu.
If an individual does not get relief after usual treatments within two to three days, then the patient must visit the Community Health Center, District Hospital or CIMS for treatment.
As a preventive measure, avoid going to crowded public places and maintain safe distance from people suffering for cough and cold, said a health official, adding that before coming in contact with suspected swine-flu patient, cover mouth and nose either with mask or handkerchief.
In case of spotting flu like symptoms in children, immediately contact nearby doctor for treatment, added the official.