Swine Flu Letest Updates

Swine Flu Cases for India (last 5 days)


Date               New   Total   Cured   Deaths

13-Sep-2009 160     6050    NA     173

12-Sep-2009 183     5890   NA     164

11-Sep-2009 187     5707    NA    152

10-Sep-2009 176     5520    NA    151

9-Sep-2009 214      5344     NA    142

* Except for new cases, all numbers cumulative

* The health ministry has stopped giving updates of cured cases

Swine and Care

Travel advisory from WHO

Is it safe to travel?

Yes. WHO is not recommending travel restrictions related to the outbreak of the influenza A(H1N1) virus. Today, global travel is commonplace and large numbers of people move around the world for business and leisure. Limiting travel and imposing travel restrictions would have very little effect on stopping the virus from spreading, but would be highly disruptive to the global community. Influenza A(H1N1) has already been confirmed in many parts of the world. The global response now focuses on minimizing the impact of the virus through the rapid identification of cases, and providing patients with appropriate medical care, rather than on stopping its spread internationally. Although identifying signs and symptoms of influenza in travellers can help track the path of the outbreak, it will not reduce the spread of influenza, as the virus can be transmitted from person to person before the onset of symptoms. Scientific research based on mathematical modelling shows that restricting travel would be of limited or no benefit in stopping the spread of disease. Historical records of previous influenza pandemics, as well as experience with SARS, validate this.

Does WHO recommend screenings at country entry and exit points to detect if ill people are travelling?

No. We do not believe entry and exit screenings would work to reduce the spread of this disease. However country-level measures to respond to a public health risk are the decision of national authorities, under the International Health Regulations 2005. Countries that adopt measures that significantly interfere with international traffic (e.g. delaying an airplane passenger for more than 24 hours, or refusing country entry or departure to a traveller) must provide WHO with the public health reasoning and evidence for their actions. WHO will follow up with all of its Member countries on such matters. Travellers should always be treated with dignity and respect for their human rights.

How can I protect myself from influenza A(H1N1) when I am travelling?

People who are ill should delay travel plans. Returning travellers who become ill should contact their health care provider. Travellers can protect themselves and others by following simple prevention practices that apply while travelling and in daily life.

Important Information for Swine Flu Treatment in Pune

The Union Government has identified the Dr. Naidu Infectious Disease Hospital, Pune the facility in Pune for testing, isolation, and critical care of suspected/ confirmed swine flu patients. The Pune Airport(Lohegaon) Authorities have set up a screening facility at the Pune Airport(Lohegaon) for all the inbound passengers flying to Pune, to prevent clock.

Dr. Naidu Infectious Disease Hospital Pune Ph:09923130909

The government has also identified National Institute of Virology as an additional facility for Swine Flu testing.

National Institute of Virology 20A Ambedkar Road, Pune-11 Ph:91-20-26006290

Following are the pre-screening centres and their contact details:

Erandwane Hospital, off Padale Palace, Nal Stop Chowk, Karve Road, 9764000939

Late Anandibai Narhar Gadgil Hospital, near Mhatre Bridge, Dattawadi, 9422987953

Late Balaji Rakhmaji Gaikwad Hospital, near Timber market, Ganj Peth

Late Kalawatibai Mawle Hospital, near Modi Ganesh temple, Narayan Peth, 9881385015

Late Mamasaheb Badade Hospital, behind meat market, off Laxmi Road, Nana Peth

Hutatma Babu Genu Hospital, near Sonya Maruti temple, off Laxmi Road, Raviwar Peth, 9421018878

Siddhartha Hospital, in front of Vishrantwadi police station, Alandi Road, 9423004811

Late Shivshankar Pote Hospital, near Padmavati pumping station, off Satara Road, Sahakar Nagar, 9422520930

Late Jangalrao Amrale Hospital, near Aaykar Bhavan, Shivajinagar, 9823214103

Late Baburao Shewale Hospital, Aundh Road, Khadki, 9823224789

Late Damodar Galande-Patil Hospital, near Don Bosco School, Shastri Nagar, Yerawada, 9730571404

Dr Kotnis Health Centre, near Vegetable market, Gadikhana, Shukrawar Peth, 9850992960

Late Bapusaheb Kawde-Patil Hospital, near DEMCO Society, Koregaon Park, 9922504428

Late Rohidas Kirad Hospital, Bak Gali, Ganesh Peth

Late Jayabai Sutar Maternity Home, near Gujrathi Colony, Kothrud Gaon, 9823217047

Bharati Hospital, Near Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Satara Road, Dhankawadi. PH: 020-24371116, 020-24373937, 020-24375182

King Edward Memorial Hospital, Rasta Sardar Mudliar Road, Kasba Peth. PH: 020-26141177

Sanjay Gandhi Hospital, Khadki, Pune

Homi Bhabha Hospital, Wadarwadi

Namdeo Shivarkar Hospital, Baner

Rajiv Gandhi Hospital, Yerawada

Meenatai Thackeray Hospita, Kondhwa

Annasaheb Magar maternity hospital, Magarpatta,Hadapsar

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Swine Flu

What is swine flu?


Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three people.