"Reeda Sheikh is Dead; Fahmida Panwala is Dead; Sanjay Tukaram Kokre is Dead and Patel an NRI is Dead; A Young Boy too is Dead also Dr Babasaheb Mane is Dead".
I was watching this news channel when a well known face of news industry said above words in a very Dramatic tone. The health minister's byte was shown where he said that developing the indigenous H1N1 vaccine for deadly swine flu will take approx. 6-7 months but Govt. will do the required to make it available if some other company develops it earlier. After this our dear newsman asked us, the public if "We will have to rely only on being quarantined and wearing Mask to protect ourselves against the epidemic?". So Mr. Newsman is there any vaccine for flu already available? Ho yes... your channel did share the good news the very next morning .... "America has started testing the swine flu vaccine on humans and results will be out within next 3-4 months after which the medicine can be made available for the victims". Now that is a good news indued because if the tests are positive India can import the vaccine which can cure this epidemic.
What I want to ask is "Are we using swine flu to raise our TRP?" "Are we even thinking if our words are fueling the panic?". Should we not be little more sensitive towards the issues and matters like swine flu and not spread the words which can create panic especially when we are a medium which is seen by Lakhs of people(what's the peak viewership you claim Mr. Newsman?). Lets spread the information which can save few lives. Here I am sharing few details which I have collected from some of my aware and responsible friends, office colleagues and Govt. publications. I'll validate and edit (if required) some of the information collected from friends and colleague from the Medical authorities. Mean while following is the information
- Swine Flu Helpline Number (Delhi) -- 011 - 23921401
- Give Influenzium 30, Homeopathy, 4 tablets once a day for few (3-4) days for protection against swine flu.
- Swine flu Symptoms are those of common flu like Fever, Cough, Headache, Weakness and fatigue, Aching muscles and joints, Sore throat, Runny nose. Click here to read.
- When you see flu symptoms do consult your physician before visiting Swine Flu Testing Centers. This will shorten the que for people who need immediate attention.
- Prevention and Precautions for Swine Flu.
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