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Precautions To Be Taken To Prevent From Swine Flu? Heavy Smoker. How To Increase Immunity?
swine flu is supposedly in the air in new delhi, i have a heavy non vegetarian diet hence what are the precautions to be taken for the same, am i in danger if i continue garbing on non veg dishes with abt 6 confirmed swine flu cases in my city? i am a heavy smoker too so what would be the easiest way to increase my immunity?
Tue, 25 Jun 2013
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
Swine Flu is not a dreaded disease now a days as it was earlier, don't panic. But prevention is better than cure.
Swine Flu vaccines are available with hospitals and you can make use of it with a doctor's prescription.
People who work with poultry and swine are at increased risk. If you work at such a place get vaccination.
H1N1 spreads between humans when infected people cough or sneeze, then other people breathe in the virus or touch something with the virus on it and then touch their own face.
Use a mask when you are in doubt. Don't Panic.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
Swine Flu is not a dreaded disease now a days as it was earlier, don't panic. But prevention is better than cure.
Swine Flu vaccines are available with hospitals and you can make use of it with a doctor's prescription.
People who work with poultry and swine are at increased risk. If you work at such a place get vaccination.
H1N1 spreads between humans when infected people cough or sneeze, then other people breathe in the virus or touch something with the virus on it and then touch their own face.
Use a mask when you are in doubt. Don't Panic.
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