Archive for October, 2009
Homeopathy Most Effective Among Alternative Swine Flu Treatments
There is much research being done into the matter of providing treatments other than and alternative to Allopathy for the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic. We have seen how ginger and black pepper, eucalyptus oil and other alternative treatments are being tried out for treating Swine flu. According to some reports, it is homeopathy that is [...]
Positive Outcomes of Swine Flu Pandemic
We are no longer hearing as much about the H1N1 Swine flu virus pandemic in the news any more. Whereas earlier we were constantly being bombarded with stories of health care systems in crisis, panic among people rushing to be tested, advice about how to stop the spread of the virus, and about the virulence [...]
24 x 7 Swine Flu Help line
The Maharashtra government has launched a 24 hour helpline that will connect to a call center for those that want information or help with regard to the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic which has made its presence felt most in the western state. The toll free number 1800226336 will be serviced by paramedics who are trained [...]
Swine Flu Vaccine by Mid December says Drug Controller General
There is an expectation that there will be a rise in the cases of H1N1 Swine flu by winter, because it has been observed that December and January are the two months when the flu-related cases are traditionally been reported most in the country. Therefore the government plans to launch Swine flu vaccines by mid [...]
AP Showing Swine Flu Decline, Maharashtra Gearing up for Second Wave
The H1N1 Swine Flu virus has been showing signs of decline over the past few days in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, according to the health minister of the state. There has been a sharp decline in the number of positive cases as well as in the number of people visiting the swine flu [...]
Health Ministry Tells Hajis “don’t hug”
With the first pilgrims leaving for the Haj pilgrimage in a couple of weeks, the Indian health ministry has issued a travel advisory instructing Hajis, not to hug and shake hands among other things, in order to contain the spread of the H1N1 Swine flu virus. The do’s and don’ts of Haj include: A flu [...]
Eucalyptus Oil to Fight Swine Flu
Eucalyptus is used to combat a variety of illnesses and is known to contain compounds that are powerful natural disinfectants. Now it would seem that it is one of the things that will deal with the H1N1 Swine flu pandemic according to some experts. According to an aromatherapy site, eucalyptus oil contains high levels of [...]
Some More Swine Flu Prevention Tips
The frequent hand washing and sanitising, particularly after touching public areas, avoiding touching the mouth and nose, proper sneezing are all well known tips for preventing spread of the H1N1 Swine Flu virus which resides in the upper respiratory tract. This is the area to target, in order to make sure that the H1N1 virus [...]
Second Deadlier Wave of Swine Flu Predicted
A PTI report today has said that experts are warning the health ministry and government agencies against a second wave of the Swine flu pandemic, “which might be highly pathogenic and have a high fatality rate”. The government has therefore been advised to be prepared for any eventuality. There is also the apprehension that the [...]
Swine Flu Death Toll Continues to Rise in India
Yesterday seven people died from the H1N1 Swine flu virus in different parts of the country and now the death toll has risen to 316 deaths. Of these 4 deaths were reported from Karnataka, two from Delhi and one from Andhra Pradesh. The total number of swine flu positive cases reported is now well over [...]