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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 [...]
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 [...]
Cow Colostrum Will Fight Swine Flu
The way human mothers produce colostrum (first milk) that is rich in antibodies and immunity imparting constituents, the cow also produces first milk that is now going to be used to fight the H1N1 Swine Flu virus. Amul, in conjunction with a Mumbai based company, according to this Times of India report, will be collecting [...]
Swine Flu Research Findings
The H1N1 Swine Flu virus is one of the most studied pathogens ever and has been the subject matter of more research than most others. Some of the findings, as published in this report are as follows; for more details regarding the findings, view this page : The first known cases did not occur on [...]
Why are Pune and Bangalore the Swine Flu Capitals of India?
The highest number of fatalities resulting from the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic in India, are concentrated in the cities of Pune and Bangalore. Though these cities are in neighbouring states of Maharashtra and Karnataka respectively they are geographically distant from each other and so there are reasons other than that for these particular cities having [...]
Retail Sale of Tamiflu, Fluvir
The drug to combat the H1N1 Swine Flu pandemic Oseltamivir, which marketed under the two brand names Tamiflu (produced by Rosche pharmaceuticals) and Fluvir (produced by Hetero Healthcare Ltd) is now available though retail sale. These swine flu drugs which were earlier available only in government hospitals will now be available for retail sale upon [...]
FDA Approves Swine Flu Vaccine in USA, India to Procure 15 Lakh Doses
In a significant move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a vaccine for the H1N1 Swine Flu and it is now expected that vaccination drives will be initiated from the middle of October. 195 million vaccines are to be purchased by the US authorities as reported here and will be administered to the [...]
Ginger and Black Pepper for Swine Flu
First it was Tulsi, then it was heeng which was considered to be an effective antidote to ward off the H1N1 Swine flu virus; now other common ingredients found in the Indian kitchen, i.e. black pepper and ginger are being seen as effective antidotes to the swine flu virus. As reported here, a group of [...]
Swine Flu Death Toll in India Rises Above 200
According to fresh reports coming in from the BBC, the death toll in India from the H1N1 Swine Flu virus has now crossed 200. The total number of reported swine flu cases in India is now more than 6500 and positive cases have been identified in each of the 28 states. Maharashtra still has the [...]