Group Campus Placements and Swine Flu (H1N1)
| The talks about A (H1N1) flu or H1N1 Pandemic
(commonly, Swine flu) have been going on for quite some time now and many of
us are aware of what to do and what not to. Nevertheless, we think that this
article may be necessary as there are many students out there who are yet to know how to
tackle this when it comes to group campus placement drives. It assumes
increased importance as WHO warns that "the age groups affected by the pandemic are generally younger.
This is true for those most frequently infected, and especially so for those
experiencing severe or fatal illness." So we have briefed about the DOs and DON'Ts to keep A (H1N1) flu at bay, with regard to group campus placements. We also cover the common symptoms of swine flu in this article. Please feel free to download the pdf file below and share it with all your friends in college and elsewhere - together we can keep Swine Flu at bay! |
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Things to know WHO has declared A (H1N1) flu as a pandemic (phase 5-6) Spreads from human to human via droplets that are expelled when sneezing, coughing or speaking 3534 Total affected cases in India (as on 28th Aug 09) Masks may not be necessary for all |
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Symptoms of Swine Flu The below symptoms may indicate swine flu. Some of them are very similar to the seasonal flu and you may not be able to differentiate them without medical help. Fever - usually high, unlike seasonal flu, may not be present always
Runny nose or stuffy nose |
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DOs and DON'Ts As young college goers, you need to take care of what to do and what not to. This assumes increased importance as WHO confirms that young population is especially susceptible to the flu. We have included some important points that you need to remember while you are at the group placement drives where a large crowd of students are usually present. | |
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DOs Drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food Wash you hands with soap and water after out door activities If you have symptoms Stay away from college and please do not attend placement drives where large crowds are usually present Stay at home to prevent the spread Take rest and get good sleep Inform your friends and family and limit contact with others When around others, use a mask correctly to prevent spread of droplets Cover your mouth and nose while coughing Dispose off the tissues you use safely |
| DONTs Avoid crowded places where ever possible. Say you can opt to stay in an isolated tree shade or corner while you are at a placement drive, do not go too far though. Avoid biting the tip of your pen or pencil while your are at the placements drive Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Avoid using a mask if you are not affected, incorrect usage of mask can spread the flu. Avoid taking any self medication |
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Masks You need not wear a mask if you are not infected. In fact incorrectly using a mask can increase the chance of getting infected. Nevertheless, you may use one if you are taking care of some body already affected and dispose it off immediately after use. |
| Where to get treatment You can find details about government authorized hospitals through out India for the treatment of H1N1 Pandemic in the attached pdf file. Please make a note of the hospital nearest to your place of stay. |
 Please
feel free to download the pdf file and share it with all your friends in
college and elsewhere - together we can keep Swine Flu at bay! Group Campus Placements and Swine Flu (H1N1)
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