As everyone know, Swine Flu, also called the H1N1 virus, is increasingly becoming a very real 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 lethal.
More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu resemble plain flu: painful throat, high fever, fatigue and chills. As a result, it may be possible 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 individuals with healthy immune systems have died, the people most in danger are those with immune systems that are deficient and also children and the elderly.
There are numerous ways of guarding yourself against swine influenza – you don’t really need to wait until swine flu symtoms appear to be cautious. Some quick advice: 1. Make sure your hands are sanitized. 2. Stay away from regions 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 going out.
Finally, we wish to report that the long awaited recent vaccine is out. However, it appears to have some risks so many physicians do not recommend using it. Use Google for more updated information.