Separate ward, OPD to screen Swine Flu cases in Rajouri

People may spread it by sneezing, coughing, touching a germ-covered surface and then touching their eyes or nose. A simple sneeze can cause thousands of germs to spread through the air. The virus can linger on tables and surface areas like door knobs, waiting to be picked up.

He advised that best means of dealing with swine flu is to prevent it. Hand sanitization is important to stop the spread of the virus. Staying away from infected people will also help to stop person-to-person transmission.

"Some people are at higher risk of becoming seriously ill if they're infected with swine flu. These groups include; adults over age 65, children under 5 years old, adults and children under 19 years of age who are receiving long-term aspirin (Bufferin) therapy, people with compromised immune systems (due to a disease such as AIDS), pregnant women, people with chronic illnesses such as asthma, heart disease, diabetes mellitus, or neuromuscular disease,'' he said.