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Swine Flu is spreading like a pandemic. Every day new cases are being reported creating quite a panic in the society. I, being a doctor, thought of creating a group for itimes members where you can join in ask any question that comes to your mind about this disease.

First, I would like to assure you of the fact that if it is detected at the early stage, there is no reason to panic. Swine Flu can be easily completely cured. But the time of detection is crucial.

Even though I am a cardiologist, I am doing this as a social responsibility – to dispel the myths (don't believe in these myths) and reduce the panic in the society.

When the outbreak was declared , I was attending a fellowship programme in Italy & France, It spread from Mexico and US to Europe. Maybe, we were not serious at the initial stages. And it spread via international passengers to India.

I have closely observed its cases & reaction of society towards it in Europe & India. So taking into account our social responsibility, I am pleased to answer questions on H1 N1 .

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*** This group is primarily for answering questions on H1N1. If you have questions on heart & lifestyle, send me personal message. I can create another group for addressing your queries.

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swine flu my 12 year old has asthma and has come done with a cough sore throat 100.2 fever and had chills earlier. I also have a four day old baby in the house, should I call the doctor? By : Kim Call Posts : 1 Views : 2 Date:Oct 29, 2009 05:56 am
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Swine Flu. Few dayz back me and my brother came in contact with our friend who has been treated for swine flu 3-4 days back. After that I felt that my throat is going bad. Being aware of swine flu and also know that if you take it care of it properly it can be treated as a normal flu i started taking crocin ev.. By : Vishal Sud Posts : 1 Views : 1 Date:Sep 25, 2009 02:03 am
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Please Help Few days back me and my brother came in contact with one of our friends who has been treated for swine flu 3 - 4 days back. After that I started feeling that my throat is going bad. but on the other hand my brother did not felt any thing. So I started taking crocin after every eight hours. Now the c.. By : Vishal Sud Posts : 1 Views : 0 Date:Sep 25, 2009 01:54 am
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Swine flu I am working in swine flu department in Delhi By : Nitin Rushiy.. Posts : 3 Views : 7 Date:Sep 7, 2009 01:41 am
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Presentation on Swine Flu lil while a go i was down with fever... was at home for about a week time... This was the time when i thought of understanding the flu, address the panic and use social media platform to share the information... Here are two presentations which i had made... they are about the FLU. Ho.. By : Abhishek Sha.. Posts : 1 Views : 2 Date:Aug 31, 2009 12:56 am
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Homeo medicine Don't know the exact name but i heard that there is one preventive medicine for swineflu. it sounds like influanzum. is that true? By : Sarath Chand.. Posts : 1 Views : 4 Date:Aug 24, 2009 11:31 pm
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Homeo medicine Heard that there is some preventive tablet in homeo.i donno exact name but it sounds like influanzum. is that true? can u tell it clearly??? By : Sarath Chand.. Posts : 1 Views : 3 Date:Aug 24, 2009 11:27 pm
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i have headache, dizzyness, bodyache, vomitting sensation, shivering and fever. But i dont have cough, running nose, throad ache or respiratory problem. Hi Doctor, from this morning, i have headache, dizzyness, bodyache, vomitting sensation, shivering and fever. But i dont have cough, running nose, throad ache or respiratory problem. However vomitting sensation has vanished after taking from home-made remedies but fever has increased. Can this be H.. By : Vikram Singh Posts : 1 Views : 12 Date:Aug 20, 2009 07:47 pm
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i have chest pain is it swine flu.? please answer. i have chest pain is it swine flu.? please answer. By : Viswanathan .. Posts : 3 Views : 9 Date:Aug 20, 2009 06:33 pm
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Tulsi leaves help to prevent swine flu Having 5 leaves of tulsi will help in preventing swine flu.Chicken soup and having plenty of citrus fruits also helps. By : Deepak Jacob Posts : 2 Views : 17 Date:Aug 20, 2009 01:17 pm
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swine flu i went to a mall one lady coughed mildly on me.....will i catch swineflu should i take any paracetmol as precaution? By : Uma Shivaram.. Posts : 1 Views : 1 Date:Aug 19, 2009 07:26 pm
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hi,I live in Bangalore. Some time i feel that i am not able to breath or my lungs are not getting enough air is it bcoz i smoke this is not the first time before also i had this issue since the swine flu is in the air i am scare i don't have any other sym hi,I live in Bangalore. Some time i feel that i am not able to breath or my lungs are not getting enough air is it bcoz i smoke this is not the first time before also i had this issue since the swine flu is in the air i am scare i don't have any other symptoms such as fever running nose or cold coug.. By : Monalisha Je.. Posts : 1 Views : 5 Date:Aug 18, 2009 03:52 am
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I have Pneumonia/allergy, am i at risk Hello sir, thank u for ur unconditional help to all..i too have one question for u. I had pneumonia previously when i was in X std. and iam allergic to dust even now. so whenever im exposed to settled dust in home that's cleaned, i get cold,fever,running nose and cough too. all this due to dust alle.. By : Madhu Ch Posts : 1 Views : 1 Date:Aug 18, 2009 04:41 pm
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chest pain i have chest pain is it swine flu.? please answer. By : Mahesh Kumar Posts : 3 Views : 14 Date:Aug 18, 2009 02:29 pm
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Cough And Cold Hi Am Prashant . I have recently came back from Goa and i am suffering from Cold and little fever as i have traveled more in 3 days am little tired plz advice me Do i have swine flu. By : Prashant P T.. Posts : 1 Views : 4 Date:Aug 18, 2009 09:31 am
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Pain in the chest, Is it swine flu ? Hi, I live in pune. I have a slight pain in the chest. I don't have any other symptoms.( no headache, no fever,no throat infection, no running nose etc). I just feel very minor pain in chest and stomach. Can it be that i have been infected with the flu ? By : Imtiaz Patha.. Posts : 2 Views : 9 Date:Aug 16, 2009 01:29 pm
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dad with fever frm the last 3 days my dad has fever.after taking medication he got a little relief.but now he seems very weak.has "khassi" and "jukam " also.is these signs of swine flu By : Supriya Kaus.. Posts : 2 Views : 8 Date:Aug 15, 2009 10:04 pm
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Asthama Patient My 5 year old son is having chill, not yet started fever. he is having the respiratory problems for the last 3 years. hw much is the chances of getting effected by this flu. When we can go for a test. Pls help us. A worried mother By : Kala Sudeer Posts : 2 Views : 8 Date:Aug 14, 2009 04:24 pm
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Asthma Patient My 5 year old son is having chill. but not yet started the fever. He is having the respiratory problem for the last 3 years. Pls tell me how much is chance of getting this flu for him. what are the precautions we need to take. Pls help us. A worried mother By : Kala Sudeer Posts : 1 Views : 0 Date:Aug 14, 2009 04:19 pm
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Child with 3month old having cough and cold Hi Doctor,I have 3 months old baby suffering from cold and cough from past 7 days,we had consulted the peadtrcian and continuing the medicine but no improvement.Should we go for the test..please advice us By : Sowjanya Mal.. Posts : 2 Views : 5 Date:Aug 14, 2009 04:13 pm
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Can swine flu attack without fever & cough spmtoms I want to know swineflu attack without fever spmtom. Becasue there are several spmtoms for swine flu but some poeple have throat infaction, bodyache, headache cold and cough but not fever. So please advise should we test swineflu even without fever By : Selvam C Posts : 2 Views : 11 Date:Aug 14, 2009 02:21 pm
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Can swine flu attack without fever & cough spmtoms I want to know swineflu attack without fever and cough spmtoms. By : Selvam C Posts : 2 Views : 10 Date:Aug 14, 2009 01:15 pm
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I have got temperature for a day i have got tempaerature on 7th and got normal in a day after taking usual treatment. after 2-3 days i have got mild headache and fever but now that also is normal. I didn't have running nose or cough at all. however now i am feeling like my chest is jam but i can breathe easily. I assume this is due.. By : Jitu More Posts : 2 Views : 5 Date:Aug 14, 2009 12:00 pm
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swine flu what are the initial signs for swine flu? how can it be prevented and if any catches it what medical attentions should be taken? By : Jagamohan Ku.. Posts : 2 Views : 12 Date:Aug 14, 2009 11:49 am
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Swine flu spmtoms. i have sore throat for last 7-10 days, took some medicines they didnt work. then i got fever (arouund 100.2) and for the last two days my fever is 98.4 -99.6. i dont have running nose , but have actually blocked nose. Due to antibiotics i got motions . Do u think i shd go for screening n.. By : Me Me Me Posts : 2 Views : 6 Date:Aug 14, 2009 02:51 am
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breathing problem i have a blocked nose nad find its difficult to breathe, so i take hot vapour inhale or try to sneeze..then it becomes fine. When we say in swine flu people face breathing problems , wthats the difference between these two bretahing problems ?? By : Me Me Me Posts : 2 Views : 6 Date:Aug 14, 2009 02:49 am
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cough fever runny nose in my 11 month old baby my 11 month old baby had a rectal temperature of 99.6 with severe cough runny blocked nose .both me and my husband were also down with99 fever with sore throat and cough runny nose. is it swine flu???should we get ourselves tested the fever has come down with medication. By : Tanujaa Talw.. Posts : 2 Views : 7 Date:Aug 13, 2009 10:29 pm
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Headache and Bodyache I hv bodyache with feverish feeling (not actually fever) and headache (more of a "heavy" head and eyes paining) for last 2 days..No other symptoms like cough,cold,sore throat etc..Is it a sign of Swine flu? Shall I get myself tested for H1N1? Kindly advise. By : Rrrrrr Nnnnn.. Posts : 3 Views : 24 Date:Aug 13, 2009 11:24 am
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Throat Infection Hi, I have thorat infection for last 7 days. 7 days back I had some icecream in a seminar where few foreigners were also present. After that, I haven' t developed any other symptoms. In fact, got myself screened my self 2 days back at govt H1N1 screening center...but was given normal medicines.. .. By : Abhijit Kulk.. Posts : 4 Views : 16 Date:Aug 12, 2009 09:12 pm
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Precaution for Swine Flu What precaution should a person take to prevent this? By : Padmini Shar.. Posts : 5 Views : 18 Date:Aug 12, 2009 08:34 pm
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swine flu attack Can the swine flu infect a person who had this flu earlier but was treated and cured? By : Venkatraj Gi.. Posts : 4 Views : 8 Date:Aug 12, 2009 12:49 pm
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Which Mask is useful for common man(other than doctors) to avoid swine flue There are number of masks are available in the market,and some people are making unnnecessary business of same.So pls guide us for choosing mask irrespective of price. By : Pankaj Saner Posts : 2 Views : 9 Date:Aug 12, 2009 10:41 am
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advice swine flu how much time requires to test & confirm the positive result for swine flu By : Deepak Nerka.. Posts : 2 Views : 9 Date:Aug 11, 2009 10:41 pm
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swine flu my daughter is having the problem of vomiting, indigesion. & she is not eating any thing. is is the synptoms of swine flu By : Vishal Junej.. Posts : 2 Views : 7 Date:Aug 11, 2009 08:15 pm
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advice needed!!! Hi, I recently came from Netherlands on 1st Aug. I had little headache. So I took centrizin (a tablet on flu). It went, now it has been almost ten days for that. I now have little cold and sometimes I sneez, no headache, no other body pain. What should I do in this case? Thanks in advance for a.. By : Pravin Rajes.. Posts : 3 Views : 15 Date:Aug 11, 2009 12:39 pm
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Suspecting My 6 six year old son is having cough only what Iam supposed to do By : J Jkeviv Posts : 3 Views : 12 Date:Aug 11, 2009 12:23 pm
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Is TAMIFLU preventive ? doc , Roche's site on Tamiflu claims that the drug is both PREVENTIVE and CORRECTIVE against swine flu . pl explain the administration of this drug for PREVENTIVE use , its dosage, its lasting effect , its side effects etc . The drug is quite expensive and therefore the GOVT may be reluctant to pro.. By : Dhananjay Su.. Posts : 3 Views : 13 Date:Aug 11, 2009 11:57 am
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guidelines for use of Tamiflu Roche's site on Tamiflu mentions that this drug is both PREVENTIVE and CORRECTIVE . can u pl explain the preventive administration of this drug , dosage, its lasting effect etc . It is very expensive drug and therefore the govt may not be advising its preventive application what is the EXACT FACT .. By : Dhananjay Su.. Posts : 2 Views : 4 Date:Aug 11, 2009 11:50 am
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This a Perfect Blog for Swin Flu update and latest news from all over the world with Emergency tips given here You need to touch a pig to catch swine flu. This is untrue. The virus itself has mutated so that it is transmitting from human to human. This is the reason the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control are concerned about its pandemic possibilities. Hey my dear friends please i.. By : Vanshi Chino.. Posts : 1 Views : 4 Date:Aug 11, 2009 10:02 am
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regarding swine flue Hi doctor, our family is moving back from US to india in mid of August....I have baby boy who is 2 yrs.old.I just want to know,what type of precautions we have to take while coming from Us to India??. By : Aditi Mamid Posts : 2 Views : 4 Date:Aug 11, 2009 03:28 am
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Swine Flue If any person recover from swine flue then still there is possibility of again he or she will be affected again in nearby future?? By : Vinayak Madh.. Posts : 2 Views : 10 Date:Aug 10, 2009 09:55 pm
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Hello Doctor, I really appreciate the social responsibility which you are showing in this way. I live in Pune, which has become the epi-centre of this pandemic. My query to you is that, when should I approach the H1N1 testing centers. I am asking you thi Hello Doctor, I really appreciate the social responsibility which you are showing in this way. I live in Pune, which has become the epi-centre of this pandemic. My query to you is that, when should I approach the H1N1 testing centers. I am asking you this question because, some times I feel like m.. By : Vivekananda .. Posts : 4 Views : 15 Date:Aug 10, 2009 12:41 pm
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regarding mask..how long can it be used ..i m frm pune and bit bothered.....can you tell me.......we are now using mask but how lon can we use the same mask..does it need to be replaced with new one afte rsome day... By : Shanu Prasad Posts : 7 Views : 32 Date:Aug 10, 2009 12:26 pm
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Swine Flu symptom I know that it is same as normal flu. But If anyone having cough, running nose and no fever for 3 days then is it also one symptom? And please suggest me what to do about my child. He is going in school and he is 6 years old. whether to discontinue his schooling for few days. Does it help? Arch.. By : Archana Oak Posts : 3 Views : 15 Date:Aug 10, 2009 11:40 am
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answers? i have joined ur group,now i want to read answers of all questions,but how? By : Arundhati Ad.. Posts : 3 Views : 10 Date:Aug 8, 2009 04:13 pm
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Flue Life As we are aware about the current situation, When we can think it all finished. By : Ravi Anand Posts : 2 Views : 5 Date:Aug 7, 2009 11:45 pm
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SWINE FLU ? please explain in proper details what are the preliminary symptoms person getting infected with it shows? By : Anuj Mittal Posts : 3 Views : 30 Date:Aug 7, 2009 07:54 pm
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if no vaccine available ,then how a person affected with swine flu,can cure. if no vaccine available ,then how a person affected with swine flu,can cure.,please explain. By : Neeraj Chhab.. Posts : 3 Views : 11 Date:Aug 7, 2009 06:40 pm
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Precautionary medicines available..if any... Please provide us some precautionary medicines available in the market which can be helpful for the time being as we can see huge rush at the Pune's only available hospital. By : Kumar Sambha.. Posts : 2 Views : 22 Date:Aug 7, 2009 04:22 pm
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Taking care with swine flu I am from Mumbai, my wife is pregnant what care/precautions should i take to prevent this disease and also i want to know the starting point of this disease, i mean how a person we know that he is affected by swine flu? By : Sonu Sharma Posts : 2 Views : 8 Date:Aug 7, 2009 04:12 pm
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Symptoms Fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue are the most prevalent symptoms... Are these inclusive or exclusive? I have cough but not body aches, fever etc... should i be worried. By : Mayur Thakar.. Posts : 2 Views : 12 Date:Aug 7, 2009 02:25 pm
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Precautions for a pregnant lady I am 4 months pregnant and working in an MNC in Pune. I am very much worried since if I get this, I will not be able to take any medication. What are the precautions do I need to take to prevent this disease. By : Aditya Joshi Posts : 2 Views : 4 Date:Aug 7, 2009 01:06 pm
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Can I get the swine flu from eating pork? Are people eating pork, at a greater risk ? By : Dilnaz Seth Posts : 2 Views : 4 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:40 pm
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How can I protect myself and my family from the swine flu? Are there any precautions that we can take ? By : Debashish Ac.. Posts : 3 Views : 12 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:37 pm
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Who Is Most at Risk for Catching Swine Flu? Are there some people at risk By : Aman Aggarwa.. Posts : 4 Views : 15 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:23 pm
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Should I travel during this time? Which are the parts that are affected ? By : Raghuveer Sh.. Posts : 4 Views : 8 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:17 pm
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If get the swine flu, how long will it last, or how long will I be contagious? Does it finish with rigourous medications and measures By : Samhita Shaw Posts : 3 Views : 13 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:10 pm
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If I think I have the swine flu, what should I do? what tests do i take, any medications . By : Neema Pathej.. Posts : 3 Views : 9 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:07 pm
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I got a flu shot. Am I protected? or do i need special vaccination ?? By : Piyali Banne.. Posts : 3 Views : 12 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:04 pm
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People in Mexico have died from swine flu, but I don't live anywhere near Mexico. What other parts of thw world are at risk By : Nayana Nagpa.. Posts : 3 Views : 5 Date:Aug 6, 2009 05:02 pm
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I never come into contact with pigs. Am I safe from swine flu? What are the ways you can get it ? By : Rohitansh Sh.. Posts : 3 Views : 7 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:59 pm
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Is it possible to track swine flu outbreaks? Its a very fast- spreading disease, but is there a way to track it when it actually starts . By : Tanveer Ahme.. Posts : 3 Views : 6 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:56 pm
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Do people die from swine flu? I heard this one girl had died, what are chances of survival ? By : Kishore Kant Posts : 3 Views : 8 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:53 pm
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What are the symptoms of swine flu? Is it like normal flu or are there different symptoms > By : Gayatri Gosw.. Posts : 5 Views : 18 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:51 pm
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How is the swine flu transmitted? I am scarred, please tell me how is it transmitted ? By : Rajveer Sing.. Posts : 4 Views : 8 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:46 pm
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What exactly is a pandemic? Have been hearing it in the news, is it different from epidemic ? By : Jia Sen Posts : 3 Views : 5 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:40 pm
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Why is this flu different from other flue's? What exactly is the difference ? By : Waseem Rehma.. Posts : 3 Views : 6 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:33 pm
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What does H1N1 Influenza A mean? Is it a form of swine flu or different or is it a second name for it? By : Pooja Chopra Posts : 3 Views : 14 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:31 pm
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Is there a swine flu vaccine ? Like all other seasonal ones, is there a precautionary vaccine for this one too ? By : Megha Chawla Posts : 3 Views : 20 Date:Aug 6, 2009 04:28 pm
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Some myths about Swine Flu - Don't believe MYTH: You need to touch a pig to catch swine flu. This is untrue. The virus itself has mutated so that it is transmitting from human to human. This is the reason the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control are concerned about its pandemic possibilities MYTH: You ca.. By : Ravindra Kul.. Posts : 6 Views : 44 Date:Aug 6, 2009 03:13 pm
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