The H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu): Recent Update
On November 25, 2009 in Health
As you all 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 dangerous.
More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu resemble standard flu: sore throat, high fever, body aches and chills. As a result, it may be very likely that numerous individuals have been in fact been infected but were able to overcome it and are simply not aware they ever had it. However, it is important to mention that some healthy individuals have died, the people most in danger are those with immune systems that are deficient and also children and the elderly.
There are numerous ways of avoiding the H1N1 virus - 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, we wish to report that the long awaited recent vaccine is out. However, it appears to have some dangers so many doctors do not recommend using it. Use Google for more information.