- Male
- 30 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm really worried because my roommate has been dealing with swine flu for the past couple of days. What steps should I take to protect myself? Is there a specific vaccine that's recommended?
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Nasovac vaccine and candiflu -S vaccine are advised to the patient.wash your hands,avoid crowds,cover mouth with mask etc are advised to the patient.
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