Swine means pigs. The causative agent of this swine flu is the H1N1 2009 virus. This virus has genes that is formed or mutated and is a combination of genes from humans, birds and pigs. That is why this is commonly referred as swine flu

3-7 days is the time period for which the infections will persist. Cough might persist longer. However, in people with reduced body resistance and in children, the infection is likely to stay for even a longer time.

Swine flu vaccine is definitely safe when you compare the ill effects of this ailment. However, the Gullian Barre Syndrome is seen in 1 among million cases who get themselves vaccinated. However, CDC recommends taking swine flu vaccine for all

The signs of swine flu are almost the same as that of your regular flu. But in this case diarrhea, nausea and vomiting might also be present. Ensure that you take antiviral medications within the first 48 hours to fight the infection easily

2-8 hours is the time frame for which the viruses are likely to stay on the surfaces if left uncleaned. But the alternative is to make use of alcohol based cleansers. They would help in killing the infection on the surface immediately when wiped

Amadeo de Souza Cardoso, Felis Arndt, Louis Botha, King Watzke , Admiral Dot , Larry Chappell, Harold Gillman, Angus Douglas, Edmond Rostand, Francisco Marto, Max Weber are a few of the names of the victims who fell prey to this NYC h1n1 flu. The flu took a toll of many such people in the year 1918 and 1919. Commonly the pandemic was referred to as the Spanich flu

Scientists believe that the first infection was in parts of Mexico in 2009.

Vaccination is the best solution for preventing swine flu. Antiviral drugs are powerful too. Relenza and Tamiflu work great if given within the first 48 hours duration

Till November 2009, there was not even a single case reported. However on November 4, 2009, a cat was testified to have the infection since 3 of its closely associated humans had contracted this infection earlier. This was reported by the Iowa state health department. So, cats and dogs are prone to this infection

Around the words, as of November 2009, approximately 600000 deaths and approximately 6500 deaths have been reported in 2009. As per the reports from USA, there have been around 400 deaths and 90000 cases of infection reported last year