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Swine flu- some informations and toll free helplines

Toll Free Nos: All India Level Toll free number 1075(toll free) or 1800-11-4377 Punjab: 1075 Andhra Pradesh: 12506 Symptoms: * If you have fever, throat infection, body ache, consult doctor. * Must go to a doctor at any government facility meant for swine flu. * Swine flu testing is done only at government hospitals. * Nose and throat swabs will be taken and tested. * Child will not be quarantined if there are no symptoms. * If clinical symptoms exist, child will be hospitalised, and tamiflu will be given only if the tests are positive. * Act early to ensure quick recovery. * Rapid screening advised by private hospitals not legal. * Do not go for rapid screening as it's not 100 per cent accurate. In times of crisis the worst thing is to panic so if you or your family member is having flu-like symptoms without wasting time go to the nearest designated hospital or doctor and get tested if he advises. If you have any queries don't listen to rum...