Gandhi Hospital gears up to combat swine flu

Hyderabad: In the wake of swine flu cases in Hyderabad, Gandhi Hospital, a Nodal centre for swine flu has started gearing up to combat the virus. Dr K Narasimhulu, Nodal officer, swine flu centre, said that the centre has enough experienced staff and is equipped with medicines, syrups and vaccines. On the use of swine flu vaccine, Dr Narasimhulu said that vaccine cannot give full protection but some relief.

With vaccination, some people may have adverse effects on brain, kidney and spine, he added. The people over 65 years, pregnant women, children, people with diabetes and kidney related disease, BP, lung disorder, allergy, hypo thyroid, cancer, joint pain, HIV patients are more vulnerable to swine flu, he said. On the part of increasing immunity, Dr K Narsimhulu recommends avoiding cold food items and beverages which would cause allergy and the chance of getting influenza.

“Drink plenty of water even if the weather is cold as the water will wash out the virus in the blood. If possible drink fresh fruit juices without ice, he added. He said if any one experience symptoms like common cold with breathlessness, fever, cough, palpitation, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, loose motions with dehydration contact immediately the nearby physician or chest specialist or Nodal centers at Gandhi and Osmania and Fever hospital.