The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.
In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.
These are the main symptoms of the Swine flu:
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Lethargy
- Coughing
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Runny nose
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Lack of appetite
People with Higher Risk:
- Age of 65 years or older
- Chronic health problems (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
- Pregnant women
- Young children
What do you get fro Swine Flu:
- Pneumonia
- Bronchitis
- Sinus infections
- Ear infections
- Death(death is very rare but can happen.
Symptoms of Swine Flu 2010 And Precautionary Measures:
- Covering nose and mouth with a tissue upon coughing and sneezing followed by proper disposal of the tissue.
- Avoiding contact with ill persons.
- Avoiding the urge to touch nose, mouth and eyes in general.
- Staying home form work and/or school upon onset and for the duration of symptoms.
- Assuring adequate and thorough hand washing and use of alcohol based hand cleansers (in the absence of proper hand washing facilities).
- Providing tissues in common areas of homes, common and public areas.
- Encouraging pursuit of medical evaluation at earliest onset of symptoms.
- Use of masks to those who are exhibiting symptoms or who are ill.
- Maintenance of a 3 to 6 foot perimeter around a coughing patient
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