1. What is Swine Flu?
Swine Flu is a contagious respiratory disease that affects pigs. Swine flu doesn’t often affect humans. People who have been infected with swine flu in the past have been those who have direct contact with the pigs. But the on going swine flu is different and is affecting even those who do not have direct contact with pigs. What is dangerous about it this time is that it is highly contagious among humans and has been the reason for several deaths in Mexico.
2. How does swine flu spread?
Swine flu is an air borne disease and the virus can be transmitted through air when the infected person coughs or sneezes. You could also pick up swine flu by touching an object that swine flu infected person has recently touched, and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth, thus transmitting germs through contact.
3. What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?
The symptoms of swine flu include fever, body ache, sore throat, diarrhea, vomiting, fatigue and chills, nasal congestion and fatigue.
4. Do people eating pork catch Swine Flu?
According to scientists and doctors, pork meat that is cooked at a temperature of 160®F kills Swine Flu causing virus and is sage to be eaten. However, it is advisable to avoid eating pork just to be on a safer side.
5. How can I prevent swine flu?
To protect yourself from being infected by swine flu, wear a respiratory masks when out in public and follow certain cleanliness codes. Wash your hands often with soap and water and immediately after you cough or sneeze. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth because germs spread this way. Use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth whenever you sneeze or cough and dispose the tissue immediately after use.
6. If infected with swine flu, what should I do?
If you suspect yourself from being infected by swine flu, Stay at home. Use a tissue whenever u sneeze or cough and dispose it off immediately after use. Wash your hands thoroughly. See a doctor and take medicines recommended. Always keep yourself covered with a respiratory mask to avoid further infection and to prevent the virus from spreading in your surroundings.
7. How deadly is the swine flu epidemic?
The U.S government has declared swine flu a public health emergency. The swine flu epidemic has reached dangerous overtones in Mexico and has killed over 100 Mexican citizens. According to the World Health organization (WHO) the present swine flu epidemic is spreading in humans like a pandemic and the virus is spreading geographically. Its time to be well informed about well equipped to stay safe from swine flu.
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