Date: 15 Dec 2009 Comments: 0

As surely everyone knows by now know, Swine Influenza, also called the H1N1 virus, is increasingly becoming a great source of concern.

Although the symptoms of swine flu are generally similar to ordinary flu and the mortality rate is very low, the fear is that there will be a mutation and it would become much more dangerous.

More specifically, the symptoms of the swine flu are reminiscent of plain influenza: sore throat, high fever, body aches and chills. As a result, it may be likely that countless people have been in fact been infected but were able to overcome it and are simply not aware they ever had it. Although, it is important to mention that some individuals with uncompromised immune systems have died, the people most in danger are those with immune systems that are damaged and also children and the elderly.

There are various ways of guarding yourself against swine influenza – you don’t really need to wait until swine flu symtoms manifest themselves to be cautious. Some general advice: 1. Sanitize your hands. 2. Take your distance from regions where someone who has contracted the virus is known to be located. 3. Be aware of incubation period. 4. If you feel this is crucial wear a mask while going out.

Finally, we wish to report that the long awaited recent vaccine has been released. However, it appears to have some risks so several doctors do not recommend using it. Use Google for more up-to-date information.