Swine Flu Symptoms and Facts
The Swine Flu, who’s scientific name is H1N1, is a new and very big concern among people living in the United States as well as the world abroad. This strain of influenza is obviously most common in pigs. The virus can and has recently spread to humans through interaction with pigs.
The flu carries most of the same symptoms that the regular flu does including: Fever, Headaches, tiredness, cough, sore throat, runny nose, muscle aches, and stomach problems such as nausea and vomiting. Depending on your general health, most people are able to fight the flu off and get back to normal in a couple weeks. If you are more susceptible to illness, then more intense and possible life threatening symptoms and side effects, such as pneumonia may occur.
Some of the most frequently asked questions about this new epidemic include:
"How is the swine flu transmitted"?
"can pets get the swine flu"?
"Is there a home remedy for swine flu"?
"How do I treat the swine flu"?
"How do I prevent the swine flu"?
The swine flu is transmitted much like the regular flu. Bad hygiene, being around people who are infected, couching, sneezing and touching are all common ways for the virus to spread.
The ASPCA ( the american society for the prevention of cruelty to animals) recently stated that the 
swine flu is of little risk to cats, dogs and other pets. Taking normal precautions will ensure that your pet does not get infected with this strain of influenza.
As for a home remedy, Tamiflu is one of the best ways to relieve and treat the swine flu symtoms. Tamiflu works against both the influenza type A and type B viruses and can also give an effective way to prevent against the attack of H1N1 swine flu virus.
Although the swine flu, so far, has spread throughout many of the states in the US, the highest reported cases have occurred in New York, Texas and California. The best thing to do to keep yourself safe from the swine flu virus and its symptons is:
* wash your hands regularly
* don’t rub your eyes
* wear a surgical-type mask
* cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough (preferably NOT with your hands!)
* don’t shake hands
* don’t touch doorknobs and other public items
CDC H1N1 Flu | Key Facts About Swine Influenza
Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza virus that regularly causes outbreaks of influenza in pigs. Swine flu viruses cause high levels of illness and low death rates in pigs.
Rhiza Labs has launched Flu Tracker to enable people to clearly track the progress of H1N1 Swine Flu. On the site you can see news stories about the flu and maps based on the data of Henry L Niman.
Swine Flu Info. Pandemic Flu Preparedness and Planning. H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu).
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