Swine flu - some dos and don'ts

Do not shake hands or hug in greeting and avoid crowded places, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said Thursday as it raised the alert for swine flu to Phase 5 - the second highest level - for the infection which has left over 150 people dead in the western world The health organisation also said it is safe to eat well-cooked pork

No suspected case of swine flu in India: Govt

WHO appealed to the people across the world to follow a few precautions

DOs

Wash your hands

Avoid crowded places

Stay more than one arm's length distance from persons sick with flu

Get plenty of sleep

Drink plenty of water and eat nutritious food

DO NOTs

Shake hands or hug in greeting

Spit in public

Take medicines without consulting a physician

If you are sick, PLEASE

Stay home and limit contact with others as much as possible

Rest and take plenty of liquids

Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

Seek medical advice if needed

WHO said it is safe to eat well-cooked pork