Swine flu ?
Swine influenza (also pig flu) is an infection by any one of several types of swine influenza virus Swine influenza virus (SIV) is any strain of the influenza family of viruses that is endemic in pigs
Swine flu symptoms?
. It's caused by a new swine flu virus that has changed in ways that allow it to spread from person to person -- and it's happening among people who haven't had any contact with pigs.
the virus is "novel influenza A (H1N1) virus" and the World Health Organization calls it "pandemic (H1N1) 2009." The CDC calls swine flu illness "H1N1 flu" and the World Health Organization calls it "pandemic influenza A (H1N1)."
Symptoms of swine flu include
fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache chills, and fatigue. diarrhea and vomiting. Nearly everyone with flu has at least two of these symptoms. But these symptoms can also be caused by many other conditions.
Directly from droplets from the cough or sneeze of an infected person, or by touching an object they recently touched, and then touching your eyes, mouth, or nose, delivering their germs for your own infection.
The swine flu virus can become airborne if you cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth, sending germs into the air. The new swine flu virus is a human virus spread by people and not by pigs. The only way to get the new swine flu is from another person.
Pandemic swine flu virus is sensitive to the antiviral drugs TAMIFLU oseltamivir) or Relenza (zanamivir). the drugs are most effective when taken within 48 hours of the start of flu symptoms.
method of prevention ( precautions)
· Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Or use an alcohol-based hand cleaner if soap and water are not available.
· Avoid close contact -- that is, being within 6 feet -- with people who have flu-like symptoms.
· Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. That's not easy to do, so keep those hands clean.
· If you have flu-like symptoms -- fever plus at least cough or sore throat or other flu symptoms -- stay home for seven days after symptoms begin or until you've been symptom-free for 24 hours -- whichever is longer.
· Wear a face mask if you must come into close contact with a sick person. "Close contact" means within 6 feet. Note: There is no definitive proof that a face mask prevents flu transmission. Do not rely solely on a face mask to prevent infection.
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