This advice has been sourced from cdc.gov, the center for disease control and prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/swineflu_you.htm
We are all on alert again after news of another dangerous flu outbreak.
Various articles are circulating on the web about how to prevent it (Omega 3 oils were mentioned re supporting the immune system) and how to treat it, or not treat it as the case may be. I've read some very conflicting information.
I tried to find a valid source of information and believe this government source to be that.
The information I derived from the site is shown below as 'quoted' text. For the full text please follow the link above.
"What is swine flu?
Swine
Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A
influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not
normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine
flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in
the past, this transmission was limited and not sustained beyond three
people."
Are there human infections with swine flu in the U.S.?
"An updated case count of confirmed swine flu
infections in the United States is kept at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm CDC and local and state health agencies are working together to investigate this situation. "
Can you catch swine flu virus?
"CDC has determined that this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is
contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time,
it not known how easily the virus spreads between people."
What are the symptoms of swine flu?
"Similar to the symptoms of
regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches,
headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and
vomiting....read more"
How does swine flu spread?
"It is thought, in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. ..read more
How can I prevent the flu?
"Wash your hands. Try to stay in good general
health. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress,
drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food. Try not touch surfaces
that may be contaminated with the flu virus. Avoid close contact with
people who are sick."
Can you treat swine flu?
"CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the
treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza
viruses". ...read more
Is there a vaccination against swine flu?
"There is no vaccine available right now to protect against swine flu.
What are the symptoms of swine flu in children?
"In children emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:
- Fast breathing or trouble breathing
- Bluish skin color
- Not drinking enough fluids
- Not waking up or not interacting
- Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
- Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough
- Fever with a rash"
Please refer to the site for full list of danger signs for adults also.
For details on the following (as I dislike copying text) please visit the main site.
How serious is swine flu ?
Can I get swine influenza from eating or preparing pork?
I can't endorse or validate any of this information but thought you should have access to the information to make your own informed decisions.
