Swine Flu

Symptoms

Same as seasonal flu. They can include:

•Cough.
•Fever.
•Sore throat.
•Stuffy or runny nose.
•Body aches.
•Headache.
•Chills.
•Fatigue

Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by influenza viruses that infect the respiratory tract of pigs and result in a barking cough, decreased appetite, nasal secretions, and listless behavior; the virus can be transmitted to humans.

Swine flu viruses may mutate (change) so that they are easily transmissible among humans.
Vaccination is the best way to prevent or reduce the chances of becoming infected with influenza viruses.

Treatment

•  Vaccination is the best way to prevent or reduce the chances of becoming infected with influenza viruses
• Total bed rest
• Increased fluid consumptions.
• If complicated better to hospitalized.

Prevention

• Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
•  Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
•  Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
• Try to avoid close contact with sick people. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.