TAKE ALL THE NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS!Swine flu is a general term for flu viruses adapted to pigs. Swine flu can infect humans, most often from a pig to someone handling pigs. It can pass from human to human via coughing, sneezing or touching infected people or surfaces then touching the mouth or nose. It is not contracted by eating well-cooked pork.
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms are similar to regular flu: fever, fatigue, sore throat, cough, poor appetite, body aches and chills. Some people also have nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
How dangerous is this swine flu?
Symptoms are similar to regular flu: fever, fatigue, sore throat, cough, poor appetite, body aches and chills. Some people also have nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
How dangerous is this swine flu?
In Mexico, health officials have confirmed that 20 deaths were linked with swine flu; dozens more are suspected. But all known cases in the U.S. have been mild. Experts don't know how deadly swine flu is because they don't know how many people have been infected. The World Health Organization says that the overall mortality rate is 1% to 4%.
How can flu be prevented?
Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze. Use tissues and throw them in the trash immediately. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Avoid sick people. If you are sick, stay home. People who know they have been exposed can get a prescription for the antiviral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza).
For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
How can flu be prevented?
Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze. Use tissues and throw them in the trash immediately. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers. Avoid sick people. If you are sick, stay home. People who know they have been exposed can get a prescription for the antiviral drugs oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza).
For more information:
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/
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