Swine Flu and other contagious diseases have come upon mankind as natural yet un-avoidable phenomena. Whilst the exact reasons that can be attributed to the origin and occurrence of such diseases can be a matter of international debates across various forums, it is a reality that all the population of the world is exposed to the risk of contracting such diseases and spreading them from human to human. During such delicate and dangerous times when Swine Flu pandemics are happening and predicted to happen with more severity, it is but natural for all the people of the world to be scared and apprehensive about the speed and spread of the occurrence. ...Continue reading »

Dos

• Maintain a healthy regimen during pregnancy.
• Keep regularity in doctor visits.
• Pregnant women should stay away from crowded places.

Don’ts

• Do not panic.
• Pregnant women should not go to areas or places where it is known that the incidence of Swine Flu is prevalent or high.
• Do not take medication without medical advice
• Do not eat outside.

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Dos

• Do change the napkins in your house everyday
• Keep your bathrooms as dry as possible, damp bathrooms are a great breeding place for virus.
• Dispose of the garbage properly.
• Adhere to air tight packaging while packing

Don’ts

• Do not eat stale food.
• Do not drink alcohol, as it is an immune system suppressant. If you must, do not add ice or chilled drinks.
• Do not mingle with sick / unwell people.

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Dos

• Periodical and scheduled medical checks.
• Seniors should pay more attention to and take more efforts on boosting their immunity through Yoga, Pranayam etc.
• In case seniors suspect or show signs of being affected by Swine Flu, it would be advisable to consult the doctor immediately.

Don’ts

• Should not hide their pre-existing medical conditions from doctors
• should not indulge in self-medication.

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Dos

• People with chronic health conditions should take extra care.
• People with asthma, heart conditions, hypertension, diabetes or any or more of such pre-existing health issues should be regular in taking medication and going in for their medical checkups.

Don’ts

• People with chronic health conditions should not indulge in self-medication, especially in taking anti-viral medications.
• People with existing medical conditions should not resort to seeking different medical advice frequently.

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Dos

• Healthcare givers, medical personnel and professionals should take more precautions to reduce the risk of getting infected by Swine Flu, as these groups are in close physical proximity of the sick.
• Restrict use of equipments that re-circulate air. Maintain good ventilation.

Dont’s

• Healthcare personnel with chronic health issues should not work in close proximity of Swine Flu patients.
• Healthcare personnel with chronic health issues should not work in ICUs.

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Dos

• Do provide for proper ventilation in classrooms.
• Keep the bathrooms clean and wash them with disinfectant often.
• Get rid of stagnant puddles of water around school premises.

Dont’s

• Do not allow sick children or staff members to enter building premises.
• Do not entertain any demands of running the school if significant number of children are falling ill.

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Dos

• Places of public gathering must be kept clean, garbage free and minimally crowded to reduce the spread of Swine Flu and such contagious diseases.
• Crowded places like shopping malls, schools, colleges, theaters, marriage halls should have adequate facilities for fresh air circulation.

Dont’s

• Do not venture into crowded places unless it is absolutely necessary to do so while the pandemic or threat of a pandemic is on.
• People sick with viral or seasonal flu or Swine Flu should not mingle with others, especially so in a crowded place.

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Dos

• Businesses must develop policies that encourage ill workers to stay at home without fear of any reprisals.
• Must Develop other flexible policies to allow workers to telework (if feasible) and create other leave policies to allow workers to stay home to care for sick family members or care for children if schools

Dont’s

• Businesses must not take the disease threat lightly nor should they create a sense of panic amongst employees.
• Businesses must not devalue the lives of employees and put money before human life.

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