As you all know, Swine Flu, also called the H1N1 virus, is increasingly becoming a great source of concern.
Although the symptoms of swine flu are generally similar to ordinary flu and the mortality rate is very low, the fear is that there will be a mutation and it would become much more lethal.
More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu are reminiscent of standard influenza: painful throat, high fever, body aches and chills. As a result, it may be possible that many thousands of people have been in fact been infected but were able to overcome it and are simply not aware they ever had it. That being said, it is important to mention that some healthy individuals have died, the people most in danger are those with immune systems that are compromised and also children and the elderly.
There are a variety ways of guarding yourself against swine influenza – one doesn’t really need to wait until swine flu symtoms manifest themselves to be cautious. Some quick advice: 1. Make sure your hands are sanitized. 2. Stay away from areas where someone who has contracted the virus is known to be present. 3. Be aware of incubation period. 4. If necessary wear a mask while in public.
Finally, we wish to report that the long awaited recent vaccine is out. That being said, it appears to have some dangers so many doctors do not recommend using it. Use Google for more up-to-date information.
