Swine flu alert!
After bird flu, now it is swine flu! Recently detected in the United States of America, swine flu or swine influenza virus takes 24 to 48 hours to incubate after intrusion into the human body. Symptoms include fever, aches, pain, cough, vomiting etcetera. No vaccine yet. Countries all over the world have issued alert to face the swine flu. Doctors have asked people to keep their hands clean and to use masks to protect against coming in close contact of infected persons. Drugs like 'TAMIFLU' can be taken immediately after the attack.
Meanwhile, the government of Bangladesh should take appropriate measures to avoid swine flu, one being imposing strict vigilance on land, air, and sea entry points.
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