The H1N1 Virus (Swine Inlfuenze): Recent Update
As surely everyone knows by now 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 significantly more dangerous.
More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu resemble ordinary flu: painful throat, high fever, body aches and chills. Consequently, it may be likely that numerous individuals 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 deficient and also children and the elderly.
There are various methods of avoiding swine influenza - one doesn’t really need to wait until swine flu symtoms appear to be cautious. Some quick advice: 1. Sanitize your hands. 2. Take your distance from areas where someone who has caught the virus is known to be present. 3. Be aware of incubation period. 4. If necessary wear a mask while going out.
Finally, it is important to say that the long awaited recent vaccine is out. Nonetheless, it appears to have some dangers so several physicians do not recommend using it. Use Google for more updated information.
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