Swine flu: Symptoms, tips to avoid H1N1 virus

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Symptoms include- fever, chills, coughing, sore throat, muscle pains and severe headache. Below are a few tips to steer clear of swine flu, apart from vaccination: Wash hands: Wash your hands often in hot soapy water. Also avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth.

Avoid contact: Stay home if you are sick. And if you have to be around someone who is sick, avoid physical contact and try to stay a few feet away from them. Because the virus can spread when particles are dispersed into the air through a cough or sneeze. Therefore, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

Sleep: Get enough sleep of 8 hours every night to keep your immune system strong and ready to fight infection.

Drink water: Keep your body hydrated by drinking water of about 8-10 glasses daily. This will help flush toxins from your system while maintaining good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.

Eat immune-boosting foods: Eat whole grains, fresh fruits and vegetables and other vitamin-rich foods to keep your body strong and nourished. Avoid fatty foods as these can slow your metabolism and weaken your immune system.