Mar 10 2010

Symptoms and treatment for Swine Flu disease

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Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of seasonal flu. These would include very high fever that keeps appearing occasionally, persistent coughing, running or stuffed nose, sore throat, severe body aches, chills, extreme tiredness and fatigue, vomiting, diarrhea that recur more often than they would in the case of seasonal flu. If you have a more severe form of swine flu, pneumonia and respiratory failure would be experienced as well. If your child is suffering from swine flu, makes sure you do not allow her to interact with other children as swine flu is highly contagious. Also make sure you call your pediatrician who will continue to check your child thoroughly in order to prescribe the right medication. In fact this should be provided in the initial stages it self as waiting till later will only worsen the condition of the child, so checkout the causes for the swine flu to take precautions at proper time

Those who regularly suffer from seasonal flu as well as generally have a bad health condition tend to fall prey to swine flu easily than others. These groups of people would quite naturally include pregnant women, patients suffering from chronic health problems and also those with obesity problems. There are some severe symptoms of swine flu and the moment these are noticed we recommend you rush to a doctor immediately as it is definite that your condition has definitely deteriorated from the earliest stages to later ones. These frightening symptoms would include fast and troubled breathing, the colour of your skin turning bluish or grayish, not being able to drink enough fluids, persistent vomiting, wanting to sleep more than usual, too much irritability and other familiar flu like symptoms such as cough and fever.

You should keep in mind though that if your child has a running nose or wet cough, there are lesser chances of him suffering from swine flu. Swine flu tends to dehydrate your body. In that case your child might be suffering from sinus infections, seasonal allergies, common cold or strep throat. Do not confuse any of these with swine flu.

Here are some key facts that you might find useful to know.
– Swine flu will mostly spread if you are in contact with the respiratory secretions of one already suffering from swine flu, also sneezing and coughing near you might be the cause.
– Those suffering from swine flu are highly contagious a day before and seven days after they begin to get sick from the symptoms of swine flu.
– Droplets of cough or sneeze on tangible surfaces like door knobs, drinking glasses and the like are the grounds where these germs are predominantly found and the germs are likely to live for a few hours.
– There are anti flue medicines such as Tamiflu and Relenza that help to prevent as well as treat one suffering from swine flu.
– If children are found with symptoms of swine flu, parents should ensure that they are not in touch with other children as they are most susceptible to falling prey to this heinous disease.

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Mar 09 2010

Precautionary Measures for Swine Flu

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Swine flu is making its roots firm worldwide. Till now more than 450 deaths have been reported worldwide. Recently, the spread of Swine flu is being reported in the India. Swine flu is basically a disease caused by the H1N1 virus that infects pigs. This disease has been spread from the pigs to the humans. The first outburst of this disease was noted in 1918. Many people were infected by Swine flu; the number was noted to be around five hundred million. The deaths reported were between 50 million and 1 hundred million. Later on it was observed in 1976, 1988, 1998, 2007, and now in 2009. This disease gets transferred by the H1N1 infected pigs to the humans basically in the pig farms. There is no need to worry as the Swine flu is curable. But, I would always suggest that prevention is better than cure.

Here are some precautionary measures for swine flu—

1. The first precautionary measure is to avoid contact with the pigs (swine). If you have pigs in your area then please inform the local municipal office so that he can take care of those pigs by keeping them isolated.

2. Swine flu is communicable disease, so use the face masks to protect from the swine flu antigens.

3. Cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using tissue when possible. Dispose this tissue by using only once.

4. Avoid visiting the crowded places like theaters and prayer halls. This can be the spreading ground for Swine flu

5. Maintain good hygiene. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of virus. It would be better if you use alcohol sanitizers or Dettol for washing hands.

6. Take a special care of children because they easily get infected with the Swine flu. It is okay if you don’t send them to school for few days. Many schools have even announced holidays.

7. Avoid eating outside food because it may be contaminated and may make you infected with the virus.

8. Don’t use the public urinals because many people spit there, which could lead to the spreading of the disease.

9. Drink the boiled water only.

These are the precautionary measures for the Swine flu. If you follow these then there are no chances of getting infected with Swine flu.

Note: There is as such no vaccination against the Swine flu; many companies are making fake announcements. Yes, you can cure it with the help of the pill known as Tamiflu.

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Mar 09 2010

Natural Cure for Swine Flu

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With winter coming up and the inevitable flu season wouldn’t it be nice to know how to cure swine flu? It has been called a “pandemic” What is that?

According to Wikipedia, “An influenza pandemic is an epidemic of an influenza virus that spreads on a worldwide scale and infects a large proportion of the human population.”

First a little history, it isn’t a new flu at all, many conspiracy types seem to think the government has concocted this super bug for some dastardly reason but this is not the case. A flu outbreak occurred in the 70s as well as in Spain in 1918 called the Spanish flu.

Currently the main treatment for flu is tamiflu, an anti-viral drug also a swine flu vaccine is almost ready. There are however flu vaccine side effects they include Redness, swelling, rash and tenderness at the site of injection, Mild fever, general feeling of unwell, muscle and joint pain. These are the minor flu vaccine side effects.

A natural approach of boosting your own immunity has to be the most responsible and effective means of getting through this pandemic. All these herbs are very cheap to buy and don’t have anywhere near the side effects that the flu vaccine has.

Putting all this together it’s easier to see with some planning and preparation it is indeed possible to cure swine flu. The famous Yog Guru Baba Ramdev has also emphasized that the Swine Flu can be effectively cured and prevented using some of the easily available herbs. All the herbs which improve the immune system can be used as an effective swine flu treatment prevention medicine to avoid the Swine Flu, as Swine Flu affects the people with weak immune system like children and old age people.

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Mar 09 2010

41 Tips to Cheat Swine Flu

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What is Swine Flu?

Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by viruses that infect pigs and result in nasal secretions, a barking-like cough, decreased appetite, and listless behavior. 

General Precautions

1. Wash hands with soap often
2. Use a general purpose soap since antibacterial soap may not be enough to fight the flu virus
3. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands
4. Cough or sneeze on your shirt sleeve
5. Take the flu shots/vaccine when it becomes available in the next few months
6. Avoid touching things in public places
7. Keep your distance and avoid contact with someone who is coughing or sneezing
8. Avoid humidity and humid places
9. Wear a doctor recommended face mask
10. Use hand wipes while traveling by public transportation
11. Observe personal hygiene and wear laundered clothes everyday

Before you leave the house

12. Take a pack of hand wipes and hand sanitizer
13. Make sure you dress according to the weather and avoid catching a cold, which will bring your immunity down

At home and in the workplace

14. Open windows to let fresh air in the house and the workplace if possible
15. If you are a health care worker, use hand sanitizer often after seeing clients
16. Wipe your hands before cooking or using food items

When in the car

17. Wipe your hands with a hand wipe and use a hand sanitizer after you get in your car but before you touch the steering wheel
18. Drop the windows open for a few minutes before you drive to aerate the car

Watch for the warning signs

19. Watch for potential symptoms like fever, body ache, sore throat, runny nose, vomiting or diarrhea
20. If you are pregnant, be extra careful since pregnant women are 4 times more likely to be hospitalized with the flu than the general population

If you feel like you may have the flu

21. Stay at home if you feel ill
22. Rest, stay hydrated, take medicine to reduce the fever, and keep your distance from others for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone
23. Get tested if you notice symptoms like fever, cold, cough etc. (Rapid flu tests are not reliable, you need to request a lab test)
24. Shield others from your coughs and sneezes by using a tissue paper
25. If you have severe symptoms of the flu then ask your doctor about Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir)
26. Tell your doctor if you have other diseases/symptoms like asthma, diabetes etc, which may worsen the flu

Protect children

27. Keep children at home if they feel ill
28. Give kids paper tissues and hand wipes to carry
29. Ask kids to wash hands often and to report if paper towel dispensers at school are empty
30. Suggest to school authorities to move desks farther apart in the classroom

Build immunity to the disease

31. Eat a full breakfast
32. Get at least 8 hours of sleep
33. Exercise often, or at least have a brisk walk for 30 minutes every day
34. Do yoga and breathing exercises to build strength and immunity
35. Obesity has not been conclusively proven as a risk factor to the disease, but losing a little extra weight may help
36. Drink 8 glasses (64oz) of water everyday
37. Swine flu targets the respiratory system, so give up (or at least cut down) on smoking

Other

38. Stay tuned to government and health agency advisories
39. Watch for flu symptoms in you and your family
40. Rest and exercise
41. Most importantly, don’t panic! Health agencies around the world are on top of this disease and help may be just a phone call away

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Mar 09 2010

What is the Difference Between Regular Flu and Swine Flu? Here is Lifesaving Information

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With so much discussion about the H1N1 virus, or swine flu, you may be wondering what is the difference between regular flu and the swine flu.  This article should give you some easy to understand answers.  

Regular flu is also referred to as seasonal flu. Generally it refers to influenza type A, B, or C, which is endemic to humans. Swine flu actually is a mutation of an animal strain that was transmitted to humans.  In this case, the strain originated with a pig, which is the H1N1 strain.  Other animal strains come from birds, and they are the H5N1 strains.  Scientists have traced the current pig strain to a farm near Vera Cruz,
Mexico.

Is it true that swine flu is more dangerous than regular flu?  Why?

It is believed that swine flu is more dangerous.  In the case of the current strain, no one in the world has been exposed to it before 2009.  Therefore no one has been able to build up an immunity to it.  

That is the main reason the entire world is looking to a vaccine for protection.

Won’t your regular yearly flu shot protect you against swine flu?

It appears that it will not.  

Is there a Difference between Swine Flu Vaccine and Seasonal Flu Vaccine?

Yes.  Swine flu vaccine is made up of the H1N1 virus.  Seasonal flu vaccines are generally a combination of the three most common flu viruses found in humans.  

Are the symptoms between swine flu and regular flu different?

You probably would not know, at least at first, if you have seasonal or swine flu.  Coughing, sneezing, fever, chills, aches, fatigue – these all appear to be symptoms of both flus.

The largest concern about swine flu is its tendency to settle in the respiratory system and progress into pneumonia or other complications.  

Are the folks with the highest risk factors with swine flu the same as regular flu?

Seasonal Flu is particularly dangerous for anyone with a weakened immune system, which generally includes the elderly. Younger people who are healthy normally are not bothered seriously by the side effects of seasonal flu.

There is a big change when it comes to swine flu.  

CDC information states that the  H1N1 flu is likely more dangerous to people younger than 25 years of age.  People over 65 seem to have less of a chance to contract it.  It is believed they may have some immunity from exposure to similar (though not
identical) strains in the 1950s and 60s.

How will I know which flu I have?

You will need to have a lab test run.  Your doctor can take a simple swab test and you should know within a day or two.

Will the treatment differ between the two flus?

It appears most people will be treated about the same.  This includes bed rest and plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.  Some over the counter medications to relieve coughing and indigestion may be indicated.  

Naturally, you will want to follow your doctor’s advice.  He or she will have the most up to date information.  

Some doctors may prescribe antiviral drugs such as Relenza or Tamiflu.  These appear to have some effectiveness against the swine flu virus – particularly if they are taken as soon as the symptoms first appear.  

If your child is sick they should be watched carefully to make certain they do not become dehydrated or develop difficulty breathing.  Consider it a danger sign if they appear overly lethargic or find breathing strained of hard.

Keep in touch with your pediatrician.  This is vitally important.

Why is swine flu considered more dangerous than regular flu?

It is possible that the swine flu could cause serious respiratory problems which could result in life threatning complications.  These will generally develop around the fifth or sixth day, when regular flu symptoms would be disappearing.

The World Health Organization, in April, 2009, raised the warning level to Level 5, thus
instructing governments to immediately prepare for a global pandemic.  Infections have already been reported around the world, particularly in the Western Hemisphere and the United States.

Past history suggests these strains appear to die out during the summer months but roar back with greater ferocity in the fall and winter.

It is important for each family to have an individual action plan.

To learn more about the differences between regular flu and swine flu, what they mean for you, and how to start an action plan for your family, visit: http://aboutthefamily.com.

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Mar 09 2010

UK EMT Swine Flu Misdiagnosis. Death ensues as Tamiflu Administered to Toddler.

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Paramedics diagnose meningitis as swine flu and administer Tamiflu to 2 year old girl resulting in her death. There are concerns serious illnesses are going undetected after a toddler was misdiagnosed with swine flu. EMT Meningitis knowledge

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Mar 09 2010

TAMIFLU AND VACCINES MORE DANGEROUS THAN SWINE FLU

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TAMIFLU AND VACCINES MORE DANGEROUS THAN SWINE FLU

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Mar 09 2010

What Is The Swine Flu Incubation Period

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The swine flu is a new virus that has been infecting people across the world.  America, Brazil, India, and Argentina seem to be the worst hit at the moment.  In order to best prepare for the flu, it’s important to know if you’ve been in contact with infected people and when you’ll start showing symptoms if you are.

The incubation period for swine flu appears to be about 48 hours for most people.  That means they will be asympomatic while infected for 48 hours.  Something to note, however, is that they can be contagious up to a day before showing symptoms.  If you think you’ve been in contact with someone that has swine flu, it’s best to isolate yourself for a day or two to see if you’re sick with the virus.  

While the incubation period for the flu is important, you’ll also want to know how long you can be contagious after symptoms.  Studies have shown that many people can be contagious for up to a week after symptoms and some even after two weeks.  The best thing you can do if you’ve been infected with the flu is to stay away from others for at least 5 days after symptoms have resolved, especially around high-risk groups.

Here are some tips to help you optimize your chances of survival after you’ve been in contact with or contracted the swine flu:

Watch for signs of secondary infection after you’ve been infected with the swine flu.  The best way to know if you are suffering from a secondary infection is if you start to make a recovery and then get sicker a couple days later.  If this happens, you should go to the hospital right away.  Many people actually die from MRSA, Strep, or pneumonia after catching the flu.  These are still flu-related deaths, but aren’t actually from the swine flu.  This is because it destroys your immune system and leaves your lungs raw and open to infection. Stay hydrated.  The flu has great capability to dehydrate you while you’re infected.  This is because you’ll likely run a fever and the flu can also induce dysentary and vomiting, both of which lead to dehydration.  Being dehydrated lowers your immune system and will make you more sick.  So make sure you drink plenty of water! Take Tamiflu right away if you’re sick.  While the flu is slowly becoming resistant to the antiviral, it is still the first line of defense against this deadly virus.  If you can, take it while the virus is still in its incubation period.  That is, take it as a preventative dose.  Some doctors won’t give you a prescription for that, however. Stay calm and make sure you prepare for the worst.  This means stockpile enough food for at least 2 weeks and make sure that you’ll be able to survive if the flu hits your community particularly hard.  Some good news is that the flu only seems to infect about 5% of the population per “wave” in a community, coming back later to infect more.  If this continues to be a trend, then there might not be as large of an overload per community as originally anticipated.

You can learn more about how to prepare for pandemic flu by checking out this fantastic ebook: Survive Pandemic Flu. It’s a must-have for anyone concerned about the AH1N1 pandemic.

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Mar 09 2010

A Small Snippet On Travel Industry ? Post Recession And Swine Flu Attacks!

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Travelling for Medical treatment or for a vacation had dropped down. The main reason being recession and no money for treatment and the fear of epidemic diseases and swine flu have terrified travellers. Consumer confidence and consumer spending should be re-ignited to have the travel industry back in shape and booming in a couple of months. 

It is a great challenge to the government to stimulate consumer’s spend. Lowering interest rate on loans will make consumers spend rather than save. They may think of traveling as they know that they will never get such reduced interest rate again. It is the right time for them to go on a foreign trip. Alaskan cruises had a whopping 75% discount on their star cruises. Some of the cruises had special offers for senior citizens above 55 years of age. Do not miss out on reading reviews of those who have actually stayed in the places you are considering. Swine flue was prevalent in Mexico, it is best to avoid any destinations which are affected by swine flu and there are reports of presence of swine flu. Live in no fear, if there are no such reports available.

Senior citizens with health problems such as diabetes, heart or lung disease and lower immune system should have their medicines handy. A packet of tamiflu may be of help when you are traveling. You can even boost your immune system by popping in some dried gooseberries every day. Gooseberry and holy basil are quite powerful in warding off disease causing virus.

You can avoid places which are extremely cold so that you are not prone to cold allergies and other related symptoms. Make use of the opportunity now and do not abstain from traveling. It is right time to make use of lower rates. Most of the families are fulfilling their dreams of traveling abroad. Economic recession is not an excuse for sitting back and doing nothing. It should probe you on to try new ways of making an income. You can start travel business online and make money as it is the most flourishing industry with more and more travellers resorting to internet option to book their trip. Make use of web hosting services and design your own web site. For more customized one you can make use of freelance designers. Promote your sites through social media such as face book and twitter. You will soon get traffic through articles written and posted in ezine and see the results.

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Mar 09 2010

Swine Flu FAQ

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We’ve been told how quickly it can be upon us and to be prepared well in advance for just such an occurrence.  There are no social systems in place robust enough to deliver all the care that will be required when a pandemic influenza develops; and when push comes to shove we all will want to be as self-reliant and independent as possible.

Even so, watching the progress of the medical news story coming out of Mexico about the recent swine flu outbreak, it has been astonishing how quickly the infection has spread.  It may have been difficult to imagine, before this weekend, how it could be so.  But to see the news early last Friday of a swine flu outbreak in Mexico, and that outbreaks were soon occurring in Texas, California and New York within hours of the first news was truly sobering.  And we now have 6 confirmed cases in Canada; in Nova Scotia, and in B.C.

The following web site will be helpful in tracking the flu’s progress.  Fortunately, whether a pandemic results from a bird flu virus, or from a swine flu virus, the preparations to protect yourself, your family, and your business are the same.  http://hisz.rsoe.hu/alertmap/

We include some answers to frequently asked questions to refresh you for what may or may not result in a pandemic.  Whether this circumstance does become pandemic, or another virus does, officials are watching carefully and using all the precautions they have put in place.

What is swine flu?
It is a form of virus that normally infects pigs.  Many forms of flu and virus have the ability to exchange genes with one another.  The form of flu originating in Mexico is a mutation of viruses that have been seen in pigs, birds, and people.

How do people catch swine flu?
Though they are still studying this particular swine flu, an influenza virus is generally transmitted through the respiratory system.  Droplets of infected body fluids transmit flu when people cough or sneeze.

What are the symptoms of swine flu?
It usually takes one to four days between infection and the onset of symptoms.  Coughing, sneezing, headaches, body aches, fever, chills, and sometimes vomiting and diarrhea are accompanying symptoms.  It may be difficult to distinguish from other strains of flu and colds.  Severe cases of flu that lead to death are normally seen in very young and very old people whose immune systems are too weak to fight off the virus.  This particular virus appears to attack young adults as well with deadly results.

Why are health officials concerned about the swine flu?
The swine flu virus from Mexico appears to have the ability to spread quickly and be lethal according to the World health Organization.  When flu viruses mix their genes (mutate) with others they adapt to new environments and become harder for the immune system to defend against.  With little resistance from the immune system they can grow quickly and invade many tissues and organs which may set off a harmful immune system overreaction called a “cytokine storm,” that may be lethal in itself.

Researchers are investigating this virus right now to determine how easily the virus spreads in people and how dangerous it is.

What is a flu pandemic?
Influenza pandemics occur when new influenza viruses develop and spread quickly and few people have immunity to them.  Some pandemics are relatively mild, killing just a few million people globally.  The most severe flu pandemic on record was the 1918 Spanish Flu.  Researchers estimate it killed about 50 million people around the world.

Is there a vaccine against the swine flu from Mexico?
There is no vaccine currently that exactly matches this swine flu.  Flu vaccines generally contain a dead or weakened form of the circulating virus.  The vaccine prepares the body’s immune system to fend off true infections.  If the virus is sufficiently similar to circulating forms of flu that are included in the current vaccine they may offer some limited protection from swine flu.  Making a new flu vaccine can take three to six months.

Are there drugs that treat swine flu?
Tamiflu and Relenza, the two common antiviral drugs, have some effect against swine flu.  Flu viruses however sometimes develop resistance to antiviral drugs.  There is no evidence yet of the anti-viral drugs’ effectiveness with this particular swine flu strain.

How can I protect myself from swine flu?
Personal hygiene measures, such as avoiding people who are coughing or sneezing, and frequent hand-washing, may prevent flu infection.  Avoid contact with sick people.  People who get sick with flu symptoms should say home.  Closing schools, theaters, and canceling gatherings may be measures that public health officials use to limit its spread.

Stay well.  Take care.

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