Prevent Swine Flu (H1N1)

The only portals of entry for Swine Flu are the nostrils and mouth/throat. In a global epidemic of this nature, it's almost impossible to avoid coming into contact with H1N1 in spite of all precaution.

You can help prevent Swine Flu by: 

1. Frequent hand-washing
2. Keep hands off your face
3. Gargle twice a day with warm salt water
4. Clean your nostrils at least once every day with warm salt water
5. Boost your natural immunity with foods that are rich in Vitamin C
6. Drink warm liquids as much as possible

Source: Dr. Vinay Goyal, an MBBS, DRM, DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience of more than 20 years. He has worked in institutions like Hinduja Hospital, Bombay Hospital, Saifee Hospital, Tata Memorial etc. Presently, he is heading the Nuclear Medicine Department and Thyroid clinic at Riddhivinayak Cardiac and Critical Centre, Malad (W).