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Swine Influenza – Symptoms And Help

Who else wants a Swine Flu Survival guide?

In a world where a global economy is a given where worldwide travel is routine and borders are increasingly less outlined the recipe for a worldwide pandemic is just right. All that is wanted to bring humanity to its knees is the perfect disease. Historically this “perfect disease” has been a particularly deadly version of the common influenza. In 1918 a version of swine influenza threatened to decimate humanity slaughtering somewhere between 50 and one hundred million folks roughly 1/3 of our species. Today fear of an analogous worldwide outbreak of swine influenza is high; in order to sort everything out here is a good introduction to the symptoms and possible aid of persons infected with swine flu.

One U.S. Navy Sailor recently published a keyword. The United States Navy taught him to process information and to take care of himself and those in his charge. He analyzed the information researched the problem and has come up with a “Swine Flu Survival Guide.” Valuable information for everyone particularly those in the danger zone between ages five to sixty for the H1N1 virus.

As seen today the dangerous variant of Influenza A TypeH1N1 swine influenza is really not much different than any other influenza that you may have had in the past. The large game changer is how our bodies react to the disease once it infects us: It is simply unable to deal with the symptoms. Our bodies generally have some resistance to the influenza from infections that we have dealt with in the past or that our ancestors survived. This level of protection helps our body to work against the symptoms that could kill us so helping fight off the influenza. What results is a comparatively mild influenza that keeps us home sick for a few days. However the H1N1 swine flu virus seen today is really a mixture of swine bird and human influenza. You can find out more in the swine flu survival guide.

Swine influenza is said to be contracted through contact with an infected person. This type of influenza has been noted to readily spread from person to individual. Someone infected with H1N1 swine flu will not immediately notice any changes. Depending on the person’s immunity mechanism it may take 24 hours or more for him or her to to start feeling the results of the infection. These symptoms mirror the results of the common influenza but are much more serious : body aches headaches fever sore throats coughing chills and fatigue are regularly present. Infected folk with H1N1 influenza are also very probable to be afflicted by puking diarrhea and the associated dehydration. Although these effects are serious enough the real killer comes from pulmonary edema which is the filling of the lungs with liquid which causes coughing. In the 1918 influenza epidemic victims literally drowned in their own body liquids. These symptoms place a strain on the body and can also aggravate existing conditions or allow new ones such as tuberculosis or pneumonia to take hold.

Luckily for us it seems that swine influenza would possibly not be as deadly as originally believed. Modern medicine has played a key factor in the capability of most infected folk in developed nations to make complete recoveries. Guaranteeing that an infected person is identified early and receives the proper care also looks to be important in guaranteeing survival. Antiviral drugs like Tamiflu and Relenza are now very efficient at fighting off the H1N1 swine influenza. It’s also vital to keep an infected person warm and wellhydrated guaranteeing that they receive plenty of rest and are not stressed needlessly as this helps their body to work against the infection and elude complications like dehydration. A full recovery is possible with proper treatment.

It is significant for us to recollect that we will be able to take steps to prevent the growth of swine influenza. Straightforward steps like washing your hands and covering your mouth while coughing or sneezing do have a big effect on controlling the spread.

You can get more information about on the dangers of swine flu in the a “Swine Flu Survival Guide.” The information you’ll learn can be applied to any pandemic.
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SWINE FLUE

BY: Dr. GHAZAL SABREEN

PHARM: D

SWINE FLUE/ SWINE INFLUENZA

What is swine influenza?

It is the type of influenza that is caused by those strains of influenza virusswine influenza virus that usually infect pigs.

SYNONYMS:

It is also called as: swine flu hog flu and pig flu.

CAUSATIVE AGENT:

As of 2009 these strains are all found in Influenza C virus and the subtypes of Influenza A virus known as H1N1 H1N2 H3N1 H3N2 and H2N3. Swine influenza is common in pigs in the midwestern United States and occasionally in other states Mexico Canada South America Europe including the United Kingdom Sweden and Italy Kenya Mainland China Taiwan Japan and other parts of eastern Asia.2

Of the three genera of influenza viruses that cause human flu two also cause influenza in pigs with Influenza virus A being common in pigs and Influenza virus C being rare.7 Influenza virus B has not been reported in pigs. Within Influenza virus A and Influenza virus C the strains found in pigs and humans are largely distinct although due to reassortment there have been transfers of genes among strains crossing swine avian and human species boundaries.

History

Swine influenza was first proposed to be a disease related to human influenza during the 1918 flu pandemic when pigs became sick at the same time as humans.The first identification of an influenza virus as a cause of disease in pigs occurred in 1930. For the following 60 years swine influenza strains were almost exclusively H1N1. Then between 1997 and 2002 new strains of three different subtypes and five different genotypes emerged as causes of influenza among pigs in North America. In 19971998 H3N2 strains emerged. These strains which include genes derived by reassortment from human swine and avian viruses have become a major cause of swine influenza in North America. Reassortment between H1N1 and H3N2 produced H1N2. In 1999 in Canada a strain of H4N6 crossed the species barrier from birds to pigs but was contained on a single farm.The H1N1 form of swine flu is one of the descendants of the strain that caused the 1918 flu pandemic.As well as persisting in pigs the descendants of the 1918 virus have also circulated in humans through the 20th century contributing to the normal seasonal epidemics of influenza.However direct transmission from pigs to humans is rare with only 12 cases in the U.S. since 2005.Nevertheless the retention of influenza strains in pigs after these strains have disappeared from the human population might make pigs a reservoir where influenza viruses could persist later emerging to reinfect humans once human immunity to these strains has waned.

Swine flu has been reported numerous times as a zoonosis The simplest definition of a zoonosis is a disease that can be transmitted from other vertebrate animals to humans. A slightly more technical definition is a disease that normally infects other animals but can also infect humans. in humans usually with limited distribution rarely with a widespread distribution. Outbreaks in swine are common and cause significant economic losses in industry primarily by causing stunting and extended time to market. For example this disease costs the British meat industry about 65 million every year.

1918 pandemic in humans

The 1918 flu pandemic in humans was associated with H1N1 and influenza appearing in pigs

After 1918 several outbreaks of swine flue in different years occur but the most current is of 2009

2009 outbreak in humans

The 2009 flu outbreak is due to a new strain of subtype H1N1 not previously reported in pigs.In late April Margaret Chan the World Health Organization’s directorgeneral declared a “public health emergency of international concern” under the rules of the WHO’s new International Health Regulations when the first cases of the H1N1 virus were reported in the United States. The outbreak on May 2 2009 it was reported in pigs at a farm in Alberta Canada with a link to the outbreak in Mexico. The pigs are suspected to have caught this new strain of virus from a farm worker who recently returned from Mexico then showed symptoms of an influenzalike illness.These are probable cases pending confirmation by laboratory testing.

The new strain was initially described as apparent reassortment of at least four strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 inluding one strain endemic in humans one endemic in birds and two endemic in swine. Subsequent analysis suggested it was a reassortment of just two strains both found in swine.Although initial reports identified the new strain as swine influenza ie a zoonosis originating in swine its origin is unknown. Several countries took precautionary measures to reduce the chances for a global pandemic of the disease

HOW IT IS TRANSMITTED:

TRANSMISSION IN HUMAN?

Transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is not common and does not always cause human influenza often only resulting in the production of antibodies in the blood. The meat of the animal poses no risk of transmitting the virus when properly cooked. If transmission does cause human influenza it is called zoonotic swine flu. People who work with pigs especially people with intense exposures are at increased risk of catching swine flu. In the mid20th century identification of influenza subtypes became possible this allows accurate diagnosis of transmission to humans. Since then fifty confirmed transmissions have been recorded Rarely these strains of swine flu can pass from human to human.

HOW IT IS TRANSMITTED? CONTINUE

TRANSMISSION IN PIGS:

Transmission between pigs

Influenza is quite common in pigs with about half of breeding pigs having been exposed to the virus in the US Antibodies to the virus are also common in pigs in other countries. The main route of transmission is through direct contact between infected and uninfected animals. These close contacts are particularly common during animal transport. Intensive farming may also increase the risk of transmission as the pigs are raised in very close proximity to each other.The direct transfer of the virus probably occurs either by pigs touching noses or through dried mucus. Airborne transmission through the aerosols produced by pigs coughing or sneezing are also an important means of infection .The virus usually spreads quickly through a herd infecting all the pigs within just a few days. Transmission may also occur through wild animals such as wild boar which can spread the disease between farms.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SWINE FLUE?

SYMPTOMS IN HUMANS:

In humans the symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenzalike illness in general namely chills fever Sudden fever above 38 degrees 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit aching joints nasal congestion general fatiguesore throat muscle pains severe headache coughing weakness and general discomfort

The 2009 outbreak has shown an increased percentage of patients reporting diarrhea and vomiting.65 The 2009 H1N1 virus is not zoonotic swine flu as it is not transmitted from pigs to humans but from person to person.

SYMPTOMS IN SWINE:

In pigs influenza infection produces fever lethargy sneezing coughing difficulty breathing and decreased appetite.In some cases the infection can cause abortion. Although mortality is usually low around 14the virus can produce weight loss and poor growth causing economic loss to farmers. Infected pigs can lose up to 12pounds of body weight over a 3 to 4 week period

IS THERE ANY VACCINES AVALABLE FOR SWINE INFLUENZA????

There are no any vaccine uptil now avalable which contain swine influenza virus causing disease in humans. It is not known too that current seasonal influenza vaccines provide the protection. Influenza viruses change very quikly . It is important to develop vaccine for current circulating virus strain to provide the people maximum protection.

HOW THE SWINE INFLUENZA CAN BE TREATED?

If a person becomes sick with swine flu antiviral drugs can make the illness milder and make the patient feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications. For treatment antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick within 2 days of symptoms. Beside antiviral palliative care at home or in hospital focuses on controlling fevers and maintaining fluid balance. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the use of Tamiflu oseltamivir or Relenza zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses however the majority of people infected with the virus make a full recovery without requiring medical attention or antiviral drugs.The virus isolates in the 2009 outbreak have been found resistant to amantadine and rimantadine.

TREATMENT In confirmed cases: Mexican authorities have provided patients with flu drugs Seltamivir or Zanamivir under strict medical supervision and warn against side effects in misuse.

The Mexican government said that the antiviral drugs would only be administered if infection is confirmed.

HOW THE HUMAN CAN BE PREVENTED FROM SWINE INFLUENZA?

Prevention of pig to human transmission

Swine can be infected by both avian and human influenza strains of influenza and therefore are hosts where the antigenic shifts can occur that create new influenza strains.

The transmission from swine to human is believed to occur mainly in swine farms where farmers are in close contact with live pigs. Although strains of swine influenza are usually not able to infect humans this may occasionally happen so farmers and veterinarians are encouraged to use a face mask when dealing with infected animals. The use of vaccines on swine to prevent their infection is a major method of limiting swine to human transmission. Risk factors that may contribute to swinetohuman transmission include smoking and not wearing gloves when working with sick animals.

Prevention of human to human transmission

Influenza spreads between humans through coughing or sneezing and people touching something with the virus on it and then touching their own nose or mouth. Swine flu cannot be spread by pork products since the virus is not transmitted through food. The swine flu in humans is most contagious during the first five days of the illness although some people most commonly children can remain contagious for up to ten days. Diagnosis can be made by sending a specimen collected during the first five days for analysis.

Recommendations to prevent spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcoholbased hand sanitizers especially after being out in public. Chance of transmission is also reduced by disinfecting household surfaces which can be done effectively with a diluted chlorine bleach solution

HOW THE SWINE INFLUENZA BE DIAGNOSED?

DIAGNOSIS: Clinical examination of secretions from the nose and mouth in the first 2472 hours after presenting symptoms and a study of blood samples to detect existence of influenza virus.

HOW LONG THE INFECTED PERSON BE THE SOURCE OF INFECTION TO OTHERS?

People with swine influenza virus infection should be considered potentially contagious as long as they are symptomatic and possible for up to 7 days following illness onset. Children especially younger children might potentially be contagious for longer periods.

What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?

There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu. There are everyday actions that can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza. Take these everyday steps to protect your health:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcoholbased hand cleaners are also effective.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
• If you get sick with influenza CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them. Avoid touching your eyes nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

FIVE TIPS TO KEEP YPURSELF AWAY FROM SWINE INFLUENZA?

1.Stay home if you’re sick.

2.Avoid close contact with people who are sick

3.Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes nose and mouth.

4.Cover your mouth or nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing

5.Keep up with health information in your own community

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2 Synonyms

3 Causative agent

4 History

5 Mode of transmission

6 Sign and symtoms

7 Treatment

8 Vaccines

9 How long the person be source of infection

10 Diagnosis

11 Prevention

12 Health Tips

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Swine Flu

Swine Influenza swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs. Swine influenza viruses may circulate among swine throughout the year but most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months similar to outbreaks in humans. The classical swine flu virus an influenza type A H1N1 virus was first isolated from a pig in 1930.

Like all influenza viruses swine flu viruses change constantly. Pigs can be infected by avian influenza and human influenza viruses as well as swine influenza viruses. When influenza viruses from different species infect pigs the viruses can reassort i.e. swap genes and new viruses that are a mix of swine human and/or avian influenza viruses can emerge. Over the years different variations of swine flu viruses have emerged. At this time there are four main influenza type A virus subtypes that have been isolated in pigs: H1N1 H1N2 H3N2 and H3N1. However most of the recently isolated influenza viruses from pigs have been H1N1 viruses.

The Dangers of Swine Flu and Bird Flu

How to Protect Yourself Family or Business

Presently there is a swine flu epidemic that originated in Mexico and is quickly traveling throughout the world. The virus is known as swine influenza A H1N1.The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow internationally.

In response to the intensifying outbreak the World Health Organization raised the worldwide pandemic alert level to Phase 5. A Phase 4 alert is characterized by confirmed persontoperson spread of a new influenza virus able to cause communitylevel outbreaks. Phase 5 is characterized by humantohuman spread of the virus into at least two countries in one WHO region. The declaration of Phase 5 is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization communication and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short. This would be the world’s first flu pandemic since 1968.

There is no Vaccine

According to officials it could take six months or more to produce a vaccine. Even then quantities will be limited. Initial supplies will be designated for health professionals first responders and the military.

The H5N1 bird flu virus is a highly contagious deadly virusand is carried by birds and other animals. When contracted it often causes rapid and sudden death. So far over 400 people have contracted it and over 60 percent of them have died. It is spreading throughout Africa Asia and Europe. On March 9 2006 the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff estimated migratory birds could carry the avian flu virus through Canada and to U.S. shores within several months.

There is now a fear that the H1N1 virus which spreads rapidly and easily may combine with the highly leathal H5N1 bird flu virus and mutate into a highly contagious and deadly pandemic flu.

The CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate the agency’s response to this emerging health threat and on April 26th 2009 the Secretary of the Department Homeland Security Janet Napolitano declared a public health emergency in the United States.

Typical of a new virus such as the H1N1 swine flu there is virtually no immunity to it and no vaccine. The alarming part about the H5N1 avian flu is that it kills the majority of people that get it including young healthy people with strong immune systems whereas normal seasonal influenza causes only mild respiratory symptoms in most people.

HumantoHuman Spread of both the H1N1 Swine Flu and
the H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Has Already Occurred

Swine flu is spreading at an alarming rate. According to The World Health Organization the current outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza are the largest and most severe on record. The virus has already mutated with limited persontoperson spread occurring in Indonesia. Health experts fear that as in past pandemics it will mutate further into a virus that is easily spread from persontoperson becoming a deadly human pandemic with millions dying. Many scientists think it is just a question of when.

We are overdue for the next pandemic

Whether it is the currently fast spreading swine flu avian bird flu SARS or a totally different viral threat experts acknowledge we are overdue for the next pandemic. “The bird flu virus continues to spread in wild birds across the world. There is no reason to believe that at some point it will stop. … We need to be prepared” said Michael Leavitt secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.

“We’ve probably never been closer to a pandemic” stated Dr. Julie Gerberding of the Centers for Disease Control CDC. “It’s not a matter of ifbut when…” said Dr Michael Osterholm one of the worlds foremost infectious disease experts and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy CIDRAP.

When it hits it will sweep thru society like wildfire. It could become be the worst disaster known to man causing millions of deaths worldwide more than all the natural disasters and wars combined. Hospitals and health care professionals will be overwhelmed.

There is no way to stop it; everyone is at risk

“Bird flu a human pandemic is unavoidable and will take place sooner or later” stated Dr. David Nabarro United Nations World Health Organization Coordinator for avian and human influenza. He estimated as many as 150 million potential deaths worldwide.

According to Dr. Nabarro: “Once a flu pandemic starts everyone will be at risk of getting pandemic flu because no one has natural immunity to the virus. However certain groups may be at greater risk of dying than others. There are strong indications that the coming birdflu pandemic may be similar to the influenza pandemic of 1918 and if so healthy adults would be most at risk of dying along with pregnant women and the elderly.”

Why are healthy adults at greatest risk?

Dr. Nabarro explains: “It appears that the H5N1 birdflu virus causes a massive immunological response against the virus in those with the strongest immune systems. Unfortunately this causes the release of human enzymes called “cytokines” which destroy lung cells along with viral particles. This in turn causes a deadly outpouring of fluids into the lung which interferes with the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This reaction is frequently fatal.

“Let’s acknowledge the fact that for the first six months of any pandemic we’re not going to have a vaccine” Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt told The Associated Press. If they can make a vaccine it is expected to be too little too late with no assurance it will work at all. At best officials expect there would only be enough vaccine for 25 percent of the population. Health professionals and emergency response workers would get first priority.

How can people and their families survive a pandemic flu?

Planning for a pandemic requires immediate action. Most people are not adequately informed or prepared to protect themselves from becoming a victim of this dreadful and deadly disease. The precautions you must take now as well as after it strikes are described in detail in the following FREE ebook guide:

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The guide spells out the critical actions necessary to protect you and your family. It contains many tips and precautions that must be taken to avoid infection plus valuable web links to help keep you current and informed.

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Swine Flu – What We Can Learn From H1N1

The current 2009 outbreak of the H1N1 virus commonly referred to as the Swine Flu is not the first outbreak of this virus. There were Swine Flu outbreaks in humans in 1918 1976 and 1988. This most recent outbreak is founded on a new strain of the virus derived form other strains.

This virus is constantly changing and therefore able to reemerge under the right conditions and cause panic when old vaccines are ineffectual towards the outbreaks.

So what are the right conditions for such viruses to form repeated outbreaks?

Weve made it easy for these type biological disasters to wreak havoc on our societies. Our own human behaviors are the cause of these pandemics.

We have thrown the planet off balance. We see the evidence in the escalating frequency and intensity of natural disasters all around the globe the tsunamis the hurricanes the earthquakes etc. If you thought those were badWelcome to the world of Biological Disasters!

The greater our negative impact on society and our planet the greater the chances of these deadly diseases sprouting up and spreading around the world. Look at the places these diseases sprout from places where there are no resources to prevent or fight such ailments. These are the places from which the diseases spread and these are the places in which new diseases will continue to sprout and stay unless we help.

With a little aid we could prevent these things from happening. Would you rather pay now or pay later? We almost experienced a worldwide pandemic caused by an easily preventable disease. Mexicos economy shut down! Shut down because of this outbreak of the H1N1 virus which has a vaccine that many countries have in stock in bulk even.

The people of the world need to wake up and realize it is our own behaviors that are causing these scares. We could have taken better care of our environment and maybe not have seen all the loss and destruction caused by natural disasters in the last few decades and we certainly could have prevented this Swine Flu outbreak that caused so much undue loss fear and grief.

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Swine Flu Symptoms

Swine flu the new human influenza virus A H1N1 is still very much in the news. Keiji Fukuda the World Health Organisation WHO chief says that the disease is has reached 64 countries and infected 19273 people to date causing 117 deaths.

Here is the list of the worst affected Countries: the balance made up from 58 countries worldwide
USA: 10053
Mexico: 5029
Canada: 1530
Australia: 501
Japan: 385
UK: 339

The WHO is getting closer to declaring the global outbreak the flu virus and flulike symptoms now at phase 5 but getting closer to phase 6. Phase 6 is the highest alert on the WHO scale. It signals to the whole world that it is a human pandemic transferrable from human to human unlike avian flu which has not as yet reached this condition.

So what are the symptoms? Some are chest infection symptoms the sudden onset of fever symptoms of bronchitis a chronic dry cough or shortness of breath. Other symptoms can include headache sore throat tiredness aching muscles chills sneezing runny nose and loss of appetite. Some cases have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms vomiting nausea and or diarrhoea.

How does swine flu spread? Flu viruses are made up of tiny particles that can be spread through droplets that come out of the nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. When you cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth with a tissue these droplets can spread with the risk of others breathing them in.

Always without fail cough or sneeze into a tissue and then bin it and then wash your hands thoroughly. If you cough or sneeze into your hand the germs and spread from your hand to any surfaces that you touch. Everyday items such as door handles elevator buttons computer keyboards door handles telephones and TV remote controls are all common surfaces where flu viruses can linger sometimes for days. If then other people touch these surfaces and then touch their faces the germs can enter their systems and so become infected.

If swine flu spreads you need to keep informed and up to date as the situation changes check the TV channels and radio for updates check with my blog and I will keep you posted.

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Swine Flu Symptoms Causes And Prevention Tips

Swine flu is a type of virus. It’s named for a virus that infects mainly pigs. It normally does not infect people but human infections can and do happen. The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human. The current swine influenza A H1N1 virus has components of pig and bird influenza viruses in it so the humans don’t have any immunity to it. That makes it more likely to become a pandemic virus have the ability to cause a global outbreak if it can easily spread from persontoperson. There are antiviral medicines you can take to prevent or treat swine flu. This particular virus is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine Symmetrel and rimantadine Flumadine but is sensitive to oseltamivir Tamiflu and zanamivir Relenza. There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu.

Symptoms

The symptoms of swine flu are very similar to the common flu that occurs in humans. The symptoms are mostly fever cold cough runny nose body aches diarrhea vomiting headache etc. In swine flu the symptoms might be more severe like breathlessness very high grade fever loss of appetite and fluid intake listlessness etc.

The important fact is to prevent the spread of this infection. Since it spreads through fomites i.e. through air infected articles like tissue paper pen etc the preventive measures are very important.

Prevent spread

The measures that can be taken to prevent spread of this particular swine flu are

1 Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.

2 Wash your hands often with soap and water especially after you cough or sneeze. You can also use alcoholbased hand sanitizers.

3 Avoid touching your eyes nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.

4 Try to avoid close contact with sick people.

5 Stay home from work or school if you are sick.

6 Consult a doctor immediately when in doubt about your symptoms.

Important thing to remember is that people with swine flu are likely contagious for one day before and up to seven days after they began to get sick with swine flu symptoms. Also antiflu medications including Tamiflu oseltamivir and Relenza zanamivir are available to prevent and treat swine flu.

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Swine Flu: Overview Treatment And Prevention

Swine flu is an illness that is affecting hundreds of individuals in the United States as well as worldwide. According to the CDC the illness may take some more time. Since one is likely to become infected with the condition they need to understand swine flu symptoms in order for them to obtain proper treatment or medicaion.

The Symptoms

The symptoms of H1N1 infection is similar to that of seasonal flu. Among the symptoms include cough sore throat running or stuffy nose chills and fatigue to name just a few. Several people infected with the virus have complained of diarrhea and vomiting. The high risk groups prone to H1N1 is not yet known at the moment but it is likely that they are similar to those suffering from seasonal influenza.

People at greater risk of serious side effects from seasonal flu include people more than 65 years old children below 5 years old pregnant women and people with chronic medical consitions as well as those who are taking immunosuppressive medications or with HIV infection.

Avoid Social Contact

If you are feeling sick your condition may last for more than a week. You should remain at home and refrain from making social contact. As much as possible you should not communicate with other people to avoid the spread of the virus.

At the moment the CDC believes that H1N1 has similar properties on the aspect of transmission with seasonal flu virus. If you go out of the house to consult your doctor wear a mask or use a tissue when coughing or sneezing.

According to recent studies people suffering from seasonal flu are at risk to transmit the disease a day prior to development of symptoms for up to seven days after getting sick.

Children are more likely to be at risk for a longer period of time so it is best to consult a healthcare provider.

Emergency Warning Signs

If you suddenly become sick and experience any of the following warning signs this is your cue to seek emergency medical assistance.

In the case of children becoming ill due to H1N1infection the following warning signs may require immediate medical attention:

* Fast or difficulty in breathing

* Bluish or gray colored skin

* Insufficient amount of liquids

* Severe or continuous vomiting

* Lack of sleep or interaction

* Irritability

* Recovery from flulike symptoms but the symptoms come back with fever and worse coughing

Among adults the following emergency warning signs demand immediate medical attention:

* Trouble with breathing or shortness of breath

* Abdominal pains or pressure in the chest

* The individual suddenly becomes dizzy

* The patient is confused

* Severe or continuous vomiting

* Recovery from flulike symptoms but the symptoms come back with fever and worse coughing

Prevention Is The Best Treatment

You can do your part in preventing the spread of the H1N1 virus. Here are some tips on how you can take part in efforts for preventing the spread of infection.

* Be aware. Obtain information about H1N1 by visiting the website of the CDC.

* Use a tissue in covering your mouth and nose when sneezing. Afterwards throw the tissue in the trash.

* With soap and water wash your hands after coughing or sneezing. If possible use alcoholbased sanitizers.

* Refrain from touching your nose or mouth as this could lead to easy transmission of germs.

By being aware of swine flu symptoms the spread of the H1N1 virus would easily be prevented.

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Swine Flu FAQ

WHO Swine Flu Level 5?
When was the last time before today the WHO declared a stratum 5 pandemic? Swine flu on the 70′s… not bird flu or SARS even i don’t know either should panicked or calm down!

Where did the swine flu spring from?
It cant just appear out of nowhere.. so where did it come from? people are pretty sure it come from this pig factory place north of mexico city; a 5yearold near the place was the first to get it I kno…

Who else think the Swine Flu is really Exciting?
This is fun to watch and i am getting a thrill watching this happen. This is exciting to watch the madness on tv. I feel like I am watching a sci fi thriller but its better then a movie Oh yes.There be a case…

Why did yesterday’s word influence that two ancestors died surrounded by california of swine flu?
But today’s news says that the first death from swine flu is a toddler? yes i hear this too on the news y day when i said to a friend about the 2 death he was very surprised as he had not…

Did you guys hear that the reptilian humanoids are the motive of swine flu.?
These shape shifters have come from the 12th planet riding from the sky on fire clouds to retell us secrets of the 12th planet beside multiple personality disorders. Your an idiot!

Ok the swine flu is similar to every other flu?
The ONLY difference is the lack of a vaccine. Now do you people who are freaking out right now EVER take vaccinated for the regular flu? Probably not. This flu is NOTHING different other than there is no vaccine due to its swine and human…

Is it true that an atheist be the first to come surrounded by contact near the swine flu virus?
Yes and God flooded the Mississippi river last year because we allowed homosexuals in the military. In fact the first specified victim of the h1n1 flu was a 5 year old boy who have recovered. Mexico is 90 Christian….

Can The Swine Flu Be Vaccinated?
i’m just curious of whether they will have trouble making a vaccination for it.also if you grasp this flu once and recover is it possible to contract it again?thanks to all who answer I’ve researched that they are going to release a swine flu…

I’m Scared : Swine Flu?
I live in Michigan there has be reports of swine flu in New york and ohio. Could this possibly spread human to human all the way to Michigan.? the medium has a way of scary citizens and if you listen to everything…

Swine flu and flying hindmost to the US from Mexico?
So Im here in mexico and all public transportation in or out of mexico city is suspended until this swine flu outbreak is taken carefulness of. The only way i have to return with to the airport until saturday is the bus but we cant…

can the swine flu infect other animals? if so do you hold to keep hold of varying the describe?
Yes it’s spread through birds too not just swine. Somehow I don’t think its name is going to shift but if so its called “human flu” right now.

Why wasn’t a vaccine individual made after the first outbreak of Swine Flu?
When it killed people shouldnt it have be obviousthat it could possibly return? They should have made a vaccinewhen it first popped up to avoid future stuff similar to whats going on now. They are but after 6 months to process… weird i know!…

Can Everybody please relaxing down swine flu?
Here are some facts 1. we are not in a developing country so we wont even come close to dieing 2. the reason everybody in the WHO is concerned is because consider if this infection landed in africa they already have plenty health pandemics as…

Swine Flu Phase 5 Already?10 Points Best Answer?
How Is Swine Flu Already A Phase 5 I Don’t Think It Needs To Be Five Yet But Now That It Is What Are The Procedures The Governments Going To Start TakingWill They Shut Down SchoolsStoresEtc Like In Mexico Or What? umm…

Can cats ensnare swine flu?
Even if they’re an indoor cat? Could they catch it from a person?I heard that since the flu have pig bird and human DNA or something in it it “can be passed along through animals” but I don’t know if that’s true.So does anyone know…

Who else think the Swine Flu is really Exciting?
This is fun to watch and i am getting a thrill watching this happen. This is exciting to watch the hysterics on tv. I feel like I am watching a sci fi thriller but its better then a movie I bet it’ll be hilllllarrrious…

What are the symptoms for Swine Flu please?
I have a swollen gland in the left side of my nouns and I am concerned if it is a symptom as it seems to be getting bigger.Just saying “The same as normal flu” does not relief. Most people think that a cold is the…

swine flu how serious?
Swine flu? how serious do you think its gonna get?i also herd which im not sure is true but the us affairs of state had been lying about the death here because they don’t want us getting worried Not serious.What happened to West nile…

Do I hold the swine flu should I see a doctor?
It started with a sore throat…now I have a stuffy feeler and it runs from time to time with strong nose bleeds.I have body ache with a slight headache.I got a slight stomach ache too…I live surrounded by Germany…should I go to hospital now or…

how long does it nick to seize over the swine flu?
I need to know two things If treated will you be okay? How long does it take you to get over the swine flu? There is no cure for it. Some those get over but some people die.

Swine flu at the top of the nation?
What would happen if our new President got infected next to swine flu? He would get the best treatment available and he wouldn’t have to worry around paying for it either unlike if one of us contracted Swine flu. He’d take…

Spiritually speaking how tired are you of audible range almost the swine flu?
I’ve heard it all. It was the Jews as if you can take it eating pork it was the “dirty Mexicans” everybody’s going to die we all entail to wear masks sexy etc.I’m a rough riding bustaker and I’m not wearing a mask. …

What is the kismet that you would die from swine flu?
I knew it would happen eventually but “Swine flu” is now contained by Chicago. I’m a reasonable person but I admit this item is very scary for me. I grew up in a small town where on earth we never had to worry about this…

I own a interrogate on Swine Flu?
I have a few questions regarding Swine Flue or just now renamed H1N1.How long will the Swine Flu last?amp;Is there a chance that this will jump worldwide?Gosh I really hope this doesn’t last long.Summer is coming amp; lots of people are going to be traveling.Thanks…

Are within any outbreaks of the Swine Flu contained by the Cancun nouns of Mexico?
Just wondering if it is safe to travel there for vacation a couple traveled to cancun for their honeymoon and both be infected with the virus…they are now in quarantine

What will transpire when the Swine Flu combines near Boogie Fever?
A Flying Pig disco Onederful!Oi nothing that big Bopper! A Pig Disco?lol

How several associates own be kill by swine flu contained by the U.S.?
I was wondering how many people own been killed in the U.S. by the swine flu. If you own not heard of swine flu you must be underground. Or just tired of hearing the medium exaggerate everything it touches.The reason you havn’t…

Why did yesterday’s report read out that two race died within california of swine flu?
But today’s news says that the first death from the swine flu is a toddler? because the communication wants sensational reports and whether they are true or not is secondary to sensationalism. Those two deaths be unconfirmed because lab tests have…

Swine flu: could ‘I am Legend’ take place?
humans wiped off the face of the mud.only a certain group being immune?please can everyone entry that i did not talk about zombie people anywhere contained by my answeri was just asking about humans dying out and a specific group human being immune.nowhere in my…

Is it ok to guzzle at Taco Bell beside the Swine Flu Virus spreading around the country?
Absolutely not. As we all know Mexicans started the swine flu. And what is Taco Bell? It’s a Mexican fast food chain. Durr! No Taco Bell it’s full of swine flu. Common sense. Answered by *…

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Swine Flu Facts

Swine influenza Swine influenza or swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs caused by the type A H1N1 swine influenza virus SIV. Humans in close proximity to swine could contract swine influenza if the swine are carrying the rare strain of the SIV that is capable of affecting humans.

Symptoms Swine flu symptoms in humans are generally similar to regular flu influenza symptoms and include muscle pain runny nose sore throat cough headache lack of appetite fever chills and general weakness and discomfort. Other reported symptoms are nausea vomiting and diarrhea.

Transmission Swine flu spreads from pigs to humans when humans are close to infected pigs. People working in barns or visiting livestock exhibits housing infected pigs are likely to get affected. Transmission from humans to humans can occur when the infected individual coughs or sneezes when others are close by. Putting ones hands to the nose or mouth after touching anything with the flu viruses on it could also spread the infection. Consuming wellcooked pork and pork products wont cause infection as cooking to an internal temperature of 160F kills bacteria and viruses including the swine flu virus.

Treatment and medication While swine flu can generally be cured by the four antiviral drugs approved for curing flu in the US amantadine rimantadine oseltamivir and zanamivir the recent 2009 swine flu outbreak viruses have been found to be resistant to the first two drugs. Oseltamivir and zanamivir are now recommended for treatment and prevention of swine influenza.

Prevention Swine flu can be prevented by taking certain precautionary measures such as washing hands frequently with soap or an alcoholbased hand wash. Staying away from infected individuals is important as their coughing or sneezing could spread the infection. If instances of infection are reported in your locality stay indoors as far as possible. Swine flue vaccine could be out by June 2009.

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Sneaked Into Hong Kong- Swine Flu

Yes you mustve heard it already. Spine Flu is no more a virgin word. Its caused by spine influenza virus that usually affects pigs. However the new swine flu having prospective ecumenical affects is a new strain of virus H1N1 strain A type containing genes of the swine influenza.

News is spreading like wild fire with warning that the swine flu can be transmitted via aerial droplets for example when sneezing or via saliva or feces. Clinical symptoms generally seen are: fever widespread pain fatigue nose catarrh and cough.

There have been cases in Mexico reported to have humantohuman transmission. Although many countries have been controlling airplanes to stop the virus from turning into an epidemic there was a 25 year old man tested positive in Hong Kong recently.

Although it was said that the virus might not touch Asia Hong Kong has gone frantic with its attempts to isolate the person affected and give him appropriate treatment. They have actually tried tracking down every person who possibly had contact with the man while his travel from Mexico via Shanghai.

There were two taxi drivers who assisted the Mexican and if they are infected and they dont appear there shall be bad consequences. Its a critical time in Hong Kong.

The attendants in the hotels where the Mexican was staying were quarantined for seven days. It is however an international joke that the Metropark hotel has been locked up even though most people in the hotel have not even contacted with the infected man and overseas tourist are under vigilance for seven days.

China is soon to suspend all flights from Mexico to avoid further prospective infects. These frenetic preventive steps are because theyve been through a painful epidemic with painful nostalgia carrying it the SARS breakout which had taken away many innocent lives in its vicious circle.

Gearing up to fight the disease with facial masks in restaurants and on public transport the spirit of the city hasnt dampened as it hasnt canceled any concerts and shows that are scheduled to happen in Hong Kong. Prevention is surely better than cure but there isnt any harm having fun while prevention. Dont you think?

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