Archive for the 'Flu' Category

Where did the swine flu come from

The virus that causes this infection is similar to the virus that circulates in European and Asian pigs. However, the first few cases were reported in Mexico. In April 2009, California, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Texas and South Dakota

What are the signs of swine flu

The common signs can be 2 or more of congested nose, fever, chills, fatigue, cough, sore throat and aches. Aches might be headache and muscle aches. Malaise, diarrhea and nausea have also been reported

What states have swine flu

Reports have come from CDC and this was on 19 February 2010. as per this the activity of swine flu has drastically declined. There is no widespread activity reported in any state in USA. Only regional activity has been reported in South Carolina, Georgi and Alabama

How many days does the flu last

Flu generally last for a period of 2-10 days. If you have lowered body immunity, it can prolong for even a lengthy duration. Depending on body immunity, this duration might differ

When is flu season

Flu season denotes the cooler season of an year. It can start in late september. It gets over usually by March

I had swine flu

If you have been infected, ensure that yous tay at home isolated for 5-7 days after getting sick.Wait until you are free of all symptoms for 48 hours with limited or no medications. Take good care and ensure you are not abnormally dehydrate

What are symptoms of swine flu

Aches, runny nose, sore throat, cough, fever, chills,tiredness, diarrhea, vomit, nausea can be the very common signs. Pink eye and rashes are rare but possible.

Swine flu who

Swine flu can get into a person of any age, caste or creed. It can get into people with reduced body immunity easily. Pregnant women, aged who are 65 and above or children under 5 years and people with chronic medical problems belong to the high risk category

What causes swine flu

Swine flu is mainly caused by the virus h1n1. This can be got from another infected person. Air particles that are infected and the items that are used by patients can be carriers of the infection

How is swine flu spread

Swine flu gets transmitted from human to human or to pets. This can be caused by air particles that are infected. This can also be due to close association with infected people