Swine Flu or the so called H1N1 Virus first became a news in 2009 when it was spread in Mexico. The flu virus which usually infects humans is different from the one that infects the pigs. But those who work closely with pigs in the pig farms often get flu from each other, but it remained a local infection and never spread to large populations until the 2009 Mexico outbreak. After that this infection became worldwide people became aware of this kind of flu. As it was an infection commonly found in pigs with the same symptoms of flu, people called it swine flu.
Swine Flu Symptoms in Kids
Symptoms in Kids is same as seasonal flu. If you feel that kid is getting high fever or being irritating then you must consult a doctor.
Swine Flu Symptoms in Adults
Swine Flu symptoms resemble to seasonal flu. Following symptoms may occur.- Cough
- Fever
- Runny or Stuffy nose
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Muscle pain
- Chills
- Vomiting or Diarrhoea
Swine Flu Symptoms in Kids
Symptoms in Kids is same as seasonal flu. If you feel that kid is getting high fever or being irritating then you must consult a doctor.
How does Swine Flu Spreads ?
This disease can spread through air. If you are near an infected person then you may get the virus through air or through a tiny droplet of sneeze or cough. If a person in infected by this virus then it may take 1 to 4 days to develop the symptoms. An infected person can start spreading the virus 24 hours before appearance of symptoms and continue to do so after 5 to 7 days after the symptoms are developed.Who is at risk of Swine Flu ?
However Swine Flu can infect person of any age and sex but a few groups are at more risk as the H1N1 virus can do more harm in these groups. These groups are- People with weakened immune systems
- Children below three years of age
- Adults above 60 years of age
- Pregnant women
- People already suffering from heart disease, lung disease, asthma or diabetes
Swine Flu Prevention
Swine Flu prevention can be done by avoiding exposure to the H1N1 Virus. It can be done by taking following precautionary measures.- Avoid touching things at a public place
- Washing hands more frequently, especially if have been to a public place or touched some things which is accessible to others such as door handles.
- Avoid touching your face, especially nose and mouth
- Don't go near a person showing symptoms of flu.
- Clean your door handles and other touchable items with some disinfectant regularly and H1N1 virus may survive on such surfaces for upto 48 hours.
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