Swine Flu |
Living here in Frisco Texas(Homes For Sale), with children... you always worry about colds and flu's. So, when the CDC announced that there was a serious situation with the Swine flu, I thought I should read more about it. According to several sources the Swine Flu has the following symptoms.
Thanks to ZDnet.
The Virus
Symptoms of swine flu are like regular flu symptoms. That includes:
- fever
- cough
- sore throat
- body aches
- headache
- chills
- fatigue
Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.
How it spreads
The virus spreads the same way a typical seasonal flu does, via coughs, sneezes or touching something with the flu virus on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes. An infected person can pass it on before they even develop symptoms.
You cannot get swine flu from eating pork products.
What you can do
If you believe have flu symptoms, stay home. When you cough or sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue. Throw out used tissues and wash your hands. If you’ve got flu symptoms and you’ve recently been to a high-risk area such as Mexico see your doctor.
Your doctor may not be able to determine whether you have swine flu, but he or she would take a sample from you and send it to a state health department lab for testing. Your doctor may write you a prescription for Tamiflu or Relenza, but neither is required, as Swine Flu patients have recovered without medication.
I have a little one and I am worried about this one, however this flu seems to be attacking adults, so if you are out and about...showing properties, remember wash your hands and if you have any of the symptoms, please go to your doctor ASAP.
I don't need to be sick this time of year, my allergies are bad enough.
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