The experts say prevention is better than cure. But what if, prevention wasn’t successful this time? What can you do to go on successfully with cure? Now that H1N1 has widely spread, you might as well catch the virus or may have been infected already. What are the necessary measures that you should do in order to effectively fight the disease?

First, seek medical care. A patient must receive the essential medications (like Tamiflu or Relenza) and checkups to know how much medical attention is necessary. In the hospital or clinic, there are resident nurses and doctors, in their medical uniforms, who will be easily available to care for your health with the needed professional expertise. Whether you need to stay in a hospital or not will depend on how severe the infection has gotten. A patient will be safe to stay at home if the condition is far from severe. He or she will be just given with flu medications and visit from a physician from time to time.

Second, get a swine flu vaccine. It is important to get vaccinated, even after acquiring the flu virus because it will still help you develop immunity, which means faster healing period. If living in a house with other family members, a housemate, or anyone, get them vaccinated as well. With an infected person around, they are more at risk of catching the swine flu. Parents must check on their children for any symptoms as frequently as possible. Remember risk is higher in the cold season.

Then, be ready for an emergency. The H1N1 flu might worsen after few days of contact, and even after a visit to a doctor. The point here is never to undermine the severity of the disease. Make sure you have the means of getting to a hospital fast. For those living far from hospitals, a car in good condition and full tank will be necessary. It is also wise if there is a contact list will at hand. If it is possible to keep someone in company and somebody that is able to drive, that will be great.

Last but not the least, think positively. You hear H1N1 deaths in people around you and in the news, and this might ruin your faith of healing quickly, especially if you have preexisting health problem. This will do you no good, so fight the fright. Psychological strength often helps the patient be cured faster. With regards to this, pray as well. Others might not agree, including some doctors, but if numerous people find extra strength in believing in an entity such as God, you have all the reasons to believe.