5 year old dies of swine flu in hospital, panic grips city

5-year-old dies of
swine flu in hospital,
panic grips city
Rush For Masks, But Doctors Say Flu Season Almost Over

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With a five-yearold succumbing to swine flu at Hindu Rao
hospital, the death toll due to the viral infection in Delhi
reached 10 on Thursday. Health officials said the total number
of cases has reached 2,708 this season, which is higher than
previous year. The panic among people is such that almost
everyone visiting a hospital or travelling in Metro trains is
wearing face masks to prevent the infection. Many patients say
despite the government’s assurance to ensure availability of
medicines, syrups for children continue to be short.
A survey by TOI found pharmacy stores charging anywhere
between Rs 5 and Rs 500 for face masks. “The one costing Rs 5
is a simple mask worn by doctors while operating. It can work
only for two hours. The costlier one has multiple layers and a
longer shelf life,” said a chemist at Yusuf Sarai mar ket. He said
the sale of masks has shot up suddenly.
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Many chemist shops are also selling homeopathic medicines which they
claim can prevent the disease. Health experts, however, advise people to
adopt simple precautionary measures like avoiding crowded places,
maintaining hygiene and visiting a doctor on symptoms indicating swine
flu.
“Wearing masks cannot prevent the infection. It is advisable only for
health workers or families who have to work closely with an infected
individual,” said a senior doctor at Lok Nayak hospital.
He added that preventive vaccines are unnecessary since the flu season
is nearly over and only high-risk people such as health workers should
get them.
“Swine flu is now a part of seasonal influenza. It can affect anyone but
those with comorbidities like diabetes and heart disease along with mild
to moderate symptoms are at higher risk. Families should take extra care
for them. Also, there is no need to panic since the infection is selflimiting,” said Dr S K Sharma, director of health services, Delhi
government.

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