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Swine flu reaches Delhi

The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Delhi schools has gone up.

Swine flu reaches Delhi

The number of confirmed swine flu cases in Delhi schools has gone up. 

While Shri Ram School, Aravali reported one case of swine flu, five students from St. Thomas School and three from Sardar Patel School tested positive. Springdales School, Pusa Road has reported two cases while one student was confirmed with the disease at St. Columbus School.

School authorities say that while it's a must to take precautions to contain the virus, there is really no need to shut down the entire school where cases have been reported.

Do's
Practice effective personal hygiene
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly
Avoid crowded places
Avoid being with persons sick with flu like symptoms like cough, running nose, sneezing, fever etc.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active and manage stress effectively

Don'ts
Shake hands, hug and kiss socially or use other contact greetings
Take medicines without consulting a physician

If you are sick, please
Stay at home and limit contact with others
Rest and take plenty of fluids
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or mask when you cough or sneeze

Seek immediate medical advice if you observe the following symptoms:
fever
runny nose
sore throat
lethargy
lack of appetite
nausea
vomiting
diarrhoea

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