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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 become much more dangerous.
More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu resemble plain flu: sore throat, high fever, fatigue and chills. Consequently, it may be very likely that numerous people have been in fact been infected but were able to overcome it and are simply not aware they ever had it. Although, 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 various methods of guarding yourself against swine flu – one doesn’t really need to wait until swine flu symtoms manifest themselves to be cautious. Some general advice: 1. Make sure your hands are sanitized. 2. Stay away from areas where someone who has contracted the virus is known to be present. 3. Be aware of incubation period. 4. If you feel this is crucial wear a mask while going out.
Finally, we wish to report that the long awaited recent vaccine is out. Nonetheless, it appears to have some dangers so several physicians do not recommend using it. Use Google for more information.