Workshop on Swine Flu

Swine flu (N1H1) influenza spreads from person to person or infected pigs to person.

Due to rise in number of swine flu cases in Kolkata, SKC organised an awareness workshop on the 'Spread of Swine Flu and its Preventive Measures' on February 27, 2015.

Three interns from Chittaranjan Calcutta Medical College namely Dr. Jit Sarkar, Dr. Khalid Saifullah and Dr. Mrinmoy Bera conducted the workshop. The following causes and precautions of Swine Flu were discussed. 

SYMPTOMS:

- Fever

- Coug

- Sore throat

- Running nose

- Headache

- Chills

- Fatigue

- Vomiting and Diarrhea

PRECAUTIONS:

- Wash your hands with soap at least two times before eating anything.

-  Do not touch your eyes and nose too often.

- Cover your mouth while sneezing and use a handkerchief while coughing.
- Drink a lot of water.

- Take proper rest and isolate yourself in case of signs of flu.

A large number of people attended and benefited from the awareness cum interactive session where they could directly clarify their doubts to the doctors.