H1N1 cases reported in Alappuzha, Thrissur

Alappuzha/Thrissur, Saturday, April 21, 2012: Two persons have been confirmed with Influenza A (H1N1) in Alappuzha and Thrissur districts on Saturday.
The Health Services director had warned against washing and bathing in murky waters and has instructed the use of gloves and socks for animal caretakers and agricultural workers to prevent the spread of rat fever.
They have also been directed to take a weekly preventive medicine, which is available at the primary health centres, free of cost