Critical Facts About The H1N1
Virus
Swine Flu Virus Flu-Like Symptoms
What Is The H1N1 Swine Flu Influenza Virus?
The H1N1 flu, or swine flu virus is causing illness in infected persons in the United States and countries around the world. CDC expects that illnesses may continue for some time. As a result, you or people around you may become ill. If so, you need to recognize the symptoms and know what to do.Common Symptoms of H1N1 Swine Flu Virus
Common symptoms include fever, headache, tiredness, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, diarrhea, and vomiting. Nearly all persons with flu will have at least two of these symptoms. The high risk groups for novel H1N1 flu are not known at this time but it’s possible that they may be the same as for seasonal influenza. People at higher risk of serious complications from seasonal flu include people age 65 years and older, children younger than 5 years old, pregnant women, people of any age with chronic medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), and people who are immunosuppressed (e.g., taking immunosuppressive medications, infected with HIV).Urgent Emergency Warning Signs of H1N1 Swine Flu Virus
If you become ill and experience any of the following warning signs, seek emergency medical care.
In Children, H1N1 Swine Flu warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
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Fast breathing or trouble breathing
* Bluish or gray skin color
* Not drinking enough fluids
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Not waking up or not interacting
* Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
* Bluish or gray skin color
* Not drinking enough fluids
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Not waking up or not interacting
* Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
In Adults, H1N1 Swine Flu warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
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Difficulty breathing or shortness of
breath
* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
* Sudden dizziness
* Confusion
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
* Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
* Sudden dizziness
* Confusion
* Severe or persistent vomiting
* Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
Can People Catch Swine Flu From Eating Pork?
NO. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Properly handled and cooked, as always recommended, pork and pork products is safe to eat. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.Is There a Vaccine For The H1N1 Swine Flu Virus?
Vaccines are available to be given to pigs to prevent swine influenza. There is no vaccine to protect humans from swine flu. The seasonal influenza vaccine will likely help provide partial protection against swine H3N2, but there IS NOT a swine H1N1 virus flu vaccine . . . as yet.Since PREVENTION is the best remedy for swine flu, or any influenza flu virus, I follow the common sense recommendations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC). I also, strenghten my resistance to catching the bug, by strengthen my immune system with a powerful documented immune system booster like Mangosteen Plus Essential Minerals nutritional supplement.
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Source for more H1N1 Swine Flu Virus info:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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