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Although the name 'swine flu' brings up a lot of extra fear and worry, it is
important to note that swine flu is just an influenza A H1N1 virus. The big
difference is that the current swine influenza A (H1N1) virus has components
of pig and bird influenza viruses in it, so that humans don't have any
immunity to it. That is what made it more likely that it would become a
pandemic virus (have the ability to cause a global outbreak) because it
could easily spread from person-to-person.
The Swine flu has been compared to other similar types of influenza virus in
terms of mortality: *"in the US it appears that for every 1000 people who
get infected, about 40 people need admission to hospital and about one
person dies".
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*Swine Flu Symptoms -*
[image: Swine Flu Symptoms]
Symptoms of swine flu infections can include:
* fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes
absent
* cough
* runny nose or stuffy nose
* sore throat
* body aches
* headache
* chills
* fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme
* diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes, but more commonly seen than with
seasonal flu
Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and
respiratory failure.
*Swine Flu High Risk Groups -*
Swine flu high risk groups, people who are thought to be at risk for
serious, life-threatening infections, are a little different and can
include:
* pregnant women
* people with chronic medical problems, such as chronic lung disease,
like asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and immunosuppression
* children and adults with obesity
*Precautions to keep swine flu at bay -*
The deadly Swine Flu has reached the Indian shores following the global
outbreak and now, claimed one life. However, Swine Flu is certainly one of
those diseased where an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Here
are five tips for you to keep away from the pandemic.
1. Wash your hands frequently
Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, for at
least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.
2. Get enough sleep
Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in
top flu-fighting shape.
3. Drink sufficient water
Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and
maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.
4. Boost your immune system
Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is
important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful
vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.
5. Keep informed
The government is taking necessary steps to prevent the pandemic and
periodically release guidelines to keep the pandemic away. Please make sure
to keep up to date on the information and act in a calm manner.
*Treatment -*
If a person becomes sick with swine flu, antiviral drugs can make the
illness milder and make the patient feel better quicker. For treatment,
antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days
of symptoms). The U.S. CDC 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.
*Vaccination -*
WHO does not expect the swine flu vaccine to be widely available until the
end of 2009, noting that current production "yield" was only about half as
much as expected and would cause timeline delays. There is also concern that
countries which produce vaccines, 70 percent of which are in Europe, may
delay sending swine flu vaccines to other countries as they may come under
"tremendous pressure to protect their own citizens first," note some
experts.
Many countries are planning full blown large scale vaccination camps by the
end of the year.
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