3-year-old boy dies of suspected H1N1 fever in Tiruchy

It is said, the doctors at the Tiruchy MGMGH had clarified that the three-year-old boy was brought in a state of very high fever, just a day ago to the hospital from a private hospital. 

Condition of Jeevanandham, (3) from Thiruverumbur was not very satisfactory even when he came in, they opined. The doctors at the hospital tried their level best to bring down the high fever, however he succumbed to suspected swine flu symptoms on Wednesday morning. 

In the last few months at least 200 persons with symptoms of swine flu from various parts of the central region were brought to the hospital for treatment in which at least 13 had succumbed to fever. Two Isolation wards in the far end of the hospital is always kept ready to accommodate patients with suspected Swine Flu symptoms and for effective treatment. 

Doctors assured that Swine Flu is not very scary now but it can cause serious health problems if not treated well on time. The best preventive method is to get a flu vaccine, they added. 

As part of its ongoing activities to create awareness about various diseases, the Greater Chennai Corporation along with the State Health and Education Departments conducted a programme at the NKT National Girls Higher Secondary School in Triplicane on Wednesday. 

It saw a participation of as many as 1350 students of the school. The gathering was briefed about mosquito breeding and how to reduce them. Seasonal swine flu that has been making rounds in the state was also discussed, with respect to symptoms and prompt diagnosis by doctor. The students were made health ambassadors and cards were distributed amongst them to take the message to society. 

The effort is part of dengue and swine flu prevention drive by involving young citizens who can make a change with their attitude. Seven lakh ambassador cards will be distributed across educational institutions in the city.