The 2009 Influenza A H1N1 (formerly known as swine flu) is causing the first influenza pandemic (global outbreak) of the 21st century. The virus has components of pig, bird and human types of influenza viruses in it, so it is a completely new virus against which humans have little or no immunity.
Symptoms—The symptoms of H1N1 are very similar to the common flu that occurs in humans. The symptoms are mostly fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting, headache etc. H1N1 can be more severe in very young children, pregnant women, and in people with medical conditions (like asthma, heart disease, diabetes), so people in these groups who develop symptoms of flu should see their doctors. There are medications for flu that can help if started early.
Prevent The Spread—The measures that can be taken to prevent spread of the flu –
1. Cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze; ideally, cough or sneeze into sleeve, if not use a tissue. If you use a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash after you use it and wash your hands right away.
2. Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. You can also use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if soap and water is not available.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
4. Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
5. Stay home from work or school if you are sick.
A new vaccine for H1N1 will be available soon. The regular flu shot (seasonal vaccine) is already available, but does not protect against H1N1. The H1N1 vaccine will be recommended for all people from 6 months to 24 years old, caretakers of infants less than 6 months of age, pregnant women, healthcare workers and emergency medical services personnel, and adults between the ages of 25 and 64 who have medical conditions that put them at high risk for complications of flu (like heart or lung disease, weakened immune system, diabetes, etc.). People in these risk groups should check with their local health department about when and where they can get the vaccine.
Whether you are at risk of severe flu or not, you should practice the preventive measures listed above,
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