What is it?

What can I do?

Don’t Panic…stay tuned

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I hope that this information will help you
to understand “swine flu” and to
improve your awareness.

-by Rohan Mistry

 What is it?

Swine flu is a respiratory disease of

pigs caused by a type of flu virus called
“H1N1 Virus”.

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 What is it?

 Outbreaks of swine flu happen

regularly in pigs
 People can get it (but not
usually)
 It can spread from person to
person just like seasonal flu
spreads
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Where is it?

 Mexico and Canada

 In the United States
 California

 Kansas

 New York City

 Ohio

 Texas

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What are the symptoms?
 Very similar to seasonal flu
 Fever
 Cough
 Sore throat
 Body aches
 Headache
 Chills
 Fatigue
 Sometimes diarrhea and vomiting

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How do I know if I have it?

 If you have symptoms and

especially if you have travelled
to where there have been
human cases of swine flu
 Call your doctor

 Your doctor will know how to

test you
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 What if I traveled
recently?

 Ifyou recently traveled to an area

affected by swine flu
 Watch for any flu like symptoms
 Call your doctor if you develop
flu like symptoms
 Identification of swine flu requires
special laboratory testing

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What can I do?

 Treat this like the seasonal flu.

 Protect yourself and loved ones
the same way.
 Avoid visiting public places.

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What can I do?

 Avoid touching nose, mouth or eyes

 Wash your hands often
 Use cough etiquette (cough into
your handkerchief)
 If you get sick with flu – STAY
HOME
 Your doctor will tell you if you need
to take antivirals
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 Remember

Right now, there is NO

vaccine for swine flu

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You cannot get swine flu from
eating pork or pork products
Thank you for your
co-operation