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- The District Medical Officer in Palakkad has warned the public to stay cautious against H1N1, a respiratory illness caused by the influenza A virus.
- The infection spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or when someone touches objects used by the patient and then touches the eyes or nose.
- High fever, chills, sore throat, cough, body pain and severe fatigue are the main symptoms, and people with breathing difficulty or chest pain should go to the nearest hospital immediately.
- Pregnant women face higher risk because low immunity during pregnancy can let the fever turn into pneumonia and lead to miscarriage or premature delivery.
- People with symptoms should avoid self-medication, cover the nose and mouth while sneezing, wash hands often, wear masks in crowded places, and seek proper treatment.
What to watch next
- Whether the health department issues further advisories or reports rising H1N1 cases in Palakkad district.
- Any updates on hospital preparedness for high-risk groups such as pregnant women and young children.
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District Medical Officer
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“The disease usually subsides in a few days, but those with breathing difficulty and chest pain should seek treatment at the nearest hospital immediately.”
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…are its main symptoms. The DMO said the infection spreads when a patient coughs or sneezes and the virus remains in the air, or when a person touches objects used by the patient and then touches the eyes or nose. The disease usually subsides in a few days, but those with breathing difficulty and chest pain should seek treatment at the nearest hospital immediately. Bedridden patients, those with serious illness, pregnant women and children below two years of age should consult a doctor if they have fever or other symptoms, said the DMO. If such high-risk persons are at home,…
“Pregnant women are more prone to infection as immunity is low during pregnancy. The fever can quickly turn into serious lung diseases like pneumonia and can lead to miscarriage and premature delivery.”
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…of age should consult a doctor if they have fever or other symptoms, said the DMO. If such high-risk persons are at home, other family members with symptoms should strictly avoid close contact with them, the DMO said. Pregnant women are more prone to infection as immunity is low during pregnancy. The fever can quickly turn into serious lung diseases like pneumonia and can lead to miscarriage and premature delivery. Hence extra care is needed, the officer added. Those with symptoms should drink plenty of water, take rest and should not self-medicate or use antibiotics without a doctor’s advice. People should cover nose and mouth…
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