As surely everyone knows by now know, Swine Flu, also called the H1N1 virus, is increasingly becoming a great 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 become much more lethal.
More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu are reminiscent of plain influenza: painful throat, high fever, body aches and chills. As a result, it may be possible that countless people 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 uncompromised immune systems have died, the people most in danger are those with immune systems that are damaged and also children and the elderly.
There are a variety methods of avoiding the H1N1 virus – one doesn’t really need to wait until swine flu symtoms appear to be cautious. Some quick advice: 1. Make sure your hands are sanitized. 2. Take your distance from regions where someone who has contracted the virus is known to be located. 3. Be aware of incubation period. 4. If necessary wear a mask while going out.
Finally, it is important to say that the long awaited recent vaccine is out. Nonetheless, it appears to have some risks so several physicians do not recommend using it. Use Google for more information.