As everyone know, Swine Influenza, 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 significantly more lethal.

More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu are reminiscent of ordinary flu: painful throat, high fever, body aches and chills. Consequently, it may be very likely that many thousands of 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 compromised and also children and the elderly.

There are a variety methods of avoiding swine influenza - you don’t really need to wait until swine flu symtoms manifest themselves to be cautious. Some general advice: 1. Sanitize your hands. 2. Take your distance from regions where someone who has caught the virus is known to be present. 3. Be aware of incubation period. 4. If necessary wear a mask while in public.

Finally, it is important to say that the long awaited recent vaccine is out. That being said, it appears to have some risks so many physicians do not recommend using it. Use Google for more up-to-date information.

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