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5 ways to protect yourself against Swine Flu

BJP and Union Minister VK Singh recently expressed concern over swine flu in India and also urges the public to take preventative steps to ward of the deadly disease.

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BJP and Union Minister VK Singh recently expressed concern over swine flu in India and also urges the public to take preventative steps to ward of the deadly disease.

Swine flu is an infection caused by several kinds of swine influenza viruses. The virus is mostly common in pig populations around the globe. While rare, when the virus is transmitted from pigs to humans it is known as zoonotic swine flu.

Here are five easy steps anyone can implement in their daily routine:

1. Wash your hands regularly through the day:  Wash your hands for 20 seconds using antibacterial soaps a few times in the day.

2. Drink water: It is highly recommended to drink about eight to 10 glasses of water a day, in order to get rid of toxins from you system and avoid a sinus infection.

3. Keep your immune system strong: Get a good nights sleep every night for atleast eight hours, which will strengthen your immune system inorder to fight the flu.

4. Fruits and vegtables essential to boost immune system: Keeping your body well nourished with healthy food that is vitamin rich, goes  along way in avoiding a flu.

5. Coughing or Sneezing: ​​Ensure you use a tissue and  alwayscover your mouth.

6. Educate yourself: While the government is taking precautionary measures to ensure health safety against swine flu, it is essential to keep up to date with the information available to protect your health.

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