Things That You Must Know About Swine Flu
If you are a Rookie in the Information about Swine Flu and the rapid growing cases of Swine Flu is giving you panic attacks, then do not worry anymore. We have answered all your queries about Swine Flu.
Here are few important Things That Everyone One Must Know About Swine Flu.
Q. What is Swine Flu?
Swine flu is a disease caused as a result of infection caused by any one of several types of swine influenza viruses. Swine Flu is transmitted from pig to human or, from human to human. It is believed that if Swine Flu continues to kill people at this rate, the virus will equal the death toll of its deadliest year, 2010, in 147 days. In India swine Flu is basically caused due to H1N1 virus (which is one of a kind amongst many other swine flu causing viruses) which is a cocktail of pig, bird and human genes.
Q. How is Swine Flu caused?
A. Swine Flu is the originally originated from Pigs and secondly from Birds, so when a person who stays more in contact with poultry has a higher chances of getting Swine Flu. Apart from that, a veterinarian has also a higher risk of getting caught by Swine Flu. As, Swine Flu is a communicable disease the human to human transmission of this disease is also very common.
Q. what are the symptoms of Swine Flu?
A. Swine Flu can be detected if you have symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. In some cases, diarrhea and vomiting also turned out to be a symptom of Swine Flu.
Q. what should I do to prevent Swine Flu?
A. you should be in love with cleanliness and hygiene. Washing your hands at regular intervals, avoiding close contact with people who are coughing, sneezing or seem to be ill, avoiding close contact with infected person, avoiding non-vegetarian food are the major steps to avoid Swine flu.
Q. what should not do to prevent Swine flu?
A. in order to prevent swine flu you must not ignore disinfection of your house, you must not cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth. You should also not use public loos and public transportations as much as it is possible. The most important thing that you should avoid is neglecting its symptoms. As soon as you find yourself ill, you need to visit the doctor as soon as possible.
Q. Is there any vaccination against Swine Flu?
A. Yes, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend flu vaccination for all people older than six months of age. An H1N1 virus is one part of the seasonal flu shot and it will protect you against two or three influenza viruses. The vaccine is available as an injection or a nasal spray. People above 49 years can take the nasal spray but pregnant women should avoid it.
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