Swine Flu Facts
Let’s see the most frequently sought Swine Influenza facts and information. This is meant to be a quick guide and if you need more info, we highly recommend you to download the Swine Flu Prevention guide.
What is H1N1 Influenza?
H1N1 Influenza is a respiratory illness found in pigs caused by H1N1 influenza viruses that causes frequent outbreaks in pigs. People do not usually get swine Influenza, but infections in human beings do happen. There was similar Influenza flu outbreaks happened in the past. swine Influenza viruses have been known to spread from human-tohuman, but in the past, this type of spreading was limited and not sustained beyond three persons.
Is this swine flu virus contagious?
CDC has confirmed that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it is not known how fast the virus spreads between people.
What are the signs and symptoms of swine Influenza in people?
The Swine Flu symptoms in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human Influenza flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Few people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine Influenza. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine Influenza infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine Influenza may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
How does swine Influenza spread?
Spread of this swine Influenza virus is thought to be occurring in similar way that regular flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with Influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with Influenza viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
Can I get swine influenza from eating or cooking pork?
No. swine Influenza viruses are not spread by food. You cannot get swine Influenza from eating pork or pork products. Consumption of properly handled and cooked pork products is safe.
How can someone with the swine Influenza infect someone else?
Infected people may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 7 or more days after becoming sick. That means that individual may be able to spread on the swine Influenza to someone else before you know he or she is sick, as well as while that person is sick.
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