H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu)

What is it?
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs
caused by type A. influenza viruses that causes regular
outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu,
but human infections can and do happen.
How do you get it?
Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person
through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza.
Sometimes a person may become infected by touching
something with flu viruses on it and then touching their
mouth or nose.
Treatment – Is there a cure?
No, but government scientists could try to create one,
according to the CDC.
Where and when it has occurred or still occurring?
Mexico and U.S.A. and it is occurring now in 2009
Prevention:
As always, people should wash their hands frequently
Symptoms:
 The most common symptoms are fever, fatigue, lack of
appetite and coughing, although some people also develop a
runny nose, sore throat, vomiting or diarrhea.

Other info:

Can you catch swine flu from eating pork?

No, according to who. Pigs coming in to slaughter facilities are

monitored for flu symptoms, and those that are ill are not
allowed to enter the food supply. Cooking also kills the virus.
People who work with pigs, however, can catch the virus.

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