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The Director of Medical and Rural Health Services and the Director of Medical Education were requested to issue necessary instructions to all their District Health Authorities to establish and maintain isolation wards in all Government hospitals and Medical College hospitals as per WHO standard for management of suspected/confirmed cases of Influenza A H1N1
The Deputy Directors of Health Services have been sensitised and alerted on A H1N1 and were instructed to gear up surveillance activities. Necessary technical guidelines were issued to all Deputy Director of Health Services, Joint Director of Health Services and Deans of the Medical Colleges. The information booklet ‘CD Alert’ and the Clinical Case Management Protocol received from National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Government of India have been circulated to all District Health functionaries.Hon’ble Health Minister of Tamilnadu along with the Principal Secretary and Additional Secretary of Health, convened a meeting for all the Heads of Departments and the representatives of Private hospitals on 3.6.2009 and 6.8.09 to review the status of A H1N1 in the State and to seek the private hospital’s cooperation in prevention, control and clinical management of A H1N1 in the State |
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What to do if you feel unwell ?
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| People with mild flu – like illness should stay at home. |
| People who are moderately unwell with high grade fever and severe sore throat should visit a hospital |
Only people who are seriously unwell with breathing problems should be hospitalized for testing and treatment.
For Revised Guideline on Influenza A(H1N1) : Click here |
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Good hygiene remains vital
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| Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue / handkerchief when you cough or sneeze.> |
| Dispose used tissues in a dustbin immediately after use |
| Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands. Germs spread that way. |
| Regularly wash your hands well with soap and water – especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective. |
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What is the new influenza A(H1N1)?
This is a new influenza A(H1N1) virus that has never before circulated among humans. This virus is not related to previous or current human seasonal influenza viruses.
How do people become infected with the virus?
The virus is spread from person-to-person. It is transmitted as easily as the normal seasonal flu and can be passed to other people by exposure to infected droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing that can be inhaled, or that can contaminate hands or surfaces.
To prevent spread, people who are ill should cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, stay home when they are unwell, clean their hands regularly, and keep some distance from healthy people, as much as possible.
There are no known instances of people getting infected by exposure to pigs or other animals.
The place of origin of the virus is still unknown.
What are the signs and symptoms of infection?
Signs of influenza A(H1N1) are flu-like, including fever, cough, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and runny nose, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhoea.
How do I know if I have influenza A(H1N1)?
You will not be able to tell the difference between seasonal flu and influenza A(H1N1) without medical help. Typical symptoms to watch for are similar to seasonal viruses and include fever, cough, headache, body aches, sore throat and runny nose. Only your medical practitioner and local health authority can confirm a case of influenza A(H1N1).
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