H1N1 Spreads Through Delhi Households: How Families Can Break Chain

H1N1, also called swine flu, is spreading among some families in Delhi.

It can move from one person to another through coughs, sneezes, talking, and shared air.

Germs can also stay on hard surfaces such as doorknobs and remote controls.

This is why family members may become sick one after another.

A sick person should stay in a separate room from others.

One healthy adult should provide care while wearing a well-fitted mask.

Families should clean shared surfaces, wash hands often, and keep the sick person’s dishes and laundry separate.

People who develop symptoms should seek medical advice, especially if they are vulnerable.

Healthy family members can ask a doctor whether a flu shot is appropriate.