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Question I am from India. And nowadays Swine Flue is on high here. Its a big news & its growing very fast.
Russian government has declared that whiskey can cure swine flue,
Whiskey or spirit can kill swine flu virus.
Whiskey is helpful even in small case?
Is this true?
I dont want diplomatic answer. Here in India people are really worried about this.
If above is false than antoher question is how to get protection against swine flu?
Any food? medicine? exercise?
Thank you very much for viewing my question.
waiting for the answer.
Regards,
Janak
Answer Hello Janak and thank you for writing,
Alcohol is a natural disinfectant so for that reason it could help I suppose, but I think it would be more use if you used it to wash your hands with.
Flu's are spread by droplets that come out of an infected person's mouth when they cough or touch things so the number one thing to do to prevent any flu is to WASH YOUR HANDS frequently and avoid being exposed to sick people (avoid crowds whenever possible). Also assume everything in public is "dirty" and do not touch handrails, door handles, or any other surfaces in public areas (carry disposable paper towel that you can use when you have to open a door and throw it away after).
Everyone should cough into their sleeves to prevent spreading germs and where a mask if people are infected with Swine Flu in your area. You might start by purchasing a box of masks for you and your family so you're prepared if the flu arrives in your area. You should also make sure everyone in your family carries a little bottle of antimicrobial hand wash and ask everyone who enters your home or place of work to wash their hands with an antimicrobial hand wash as they enter.
Otherwise things that help us fight off illness is to eat a healthy diet with fresh fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water and get eight hours of sleep every night if possible. If you cannot eat enough nutritious foods then a MultiVitamin can help keep your immune system strong - Vitamin C and Ginseng are both proven to help fight flu-like illnesses.
