In this blog post I want to discuss some facts about the swine flu. To get more detailed information about the swine flu and to view the swine flu outbreak slide you can read more below on the article about swine flu, swine flu symptoms, causes and more it is from web MD.
What is swine flu?
It is caused by the H1N1 virus and surprisingly not related to pigs. It was first discover in April 2009
What are some swine flu symptoms?
They include.
Coughing, sneezing, headache chills and fatigue. However those symptoms can be caused by other factors not related to swine flu. It is important yo check with the doctor.
Are there any swine flu vaccines?
Yes there is a vaccine. It comes in form of shots or a nasal spray.
How can one prevent swine flu infection?
Eat healthy.
Avoid contact with sick people
Avoid touching your nose and mouth.
Sanitize your hands regularly with clean water and soap or use alcohol based hand cleaners.
Many people are wondering if there are any swine flu vaccine dangers. In this article titled- few serious reactions after swine flu vaccine-It is indicated that chances of neaurolaigcal disorder as seen in 1976 swine flu vaccine are very remote. Therefore seriuos reactions after receiving the H1N1 swine flu vaccine are rare and not higher than those seen in the seasonal vaccine.
The research was done by Thomas Frieden,MD,MPH director of CDC and the prereliminary data suggest that the vaccine will not be accompanied y the Guillain- Barre syndrome.
It is important that parents take their children for the flu shots since more and more deaths are being reported. Swine flu is much worse for the young people now as compared to the seasonal flu.
As we approach the holiday season it is important that we take care, keep clean and safe. And knowing that there are no swine flu vaccine dangers we can all be confident to receive the swine flu vaccine without fear.
Last summer my neighbor had the dreaded swine flu. It was so hard for all of us knowing there is no much help we could give. In fact I had to buy for her food and put outside the door. I could not see her or talk to her. All in good faith since I had myself and my family to protect.
You know how awful it feels to have the flu. The shivers, the aches, the runny nose… You can minimize the symptoms and drown yourself in drugs, but you can’t really cure the flu. It is important to note that just like AIDS there is still no swine flu treatment regime.
With all the technology, modern medicine and holistic medicine alike have yet to find a cure for the disease. All they can do is boost your immunity, diminish your symptoms and let your body take care of it.
The flu is caused by a virus named influenza. Viruses are very illusive creatures – they infect your cells and live inside them. They cannot truly be killed because they are not even alive – they can only exist as long as there are cells providing them with means for reproduction.
This “immortality” is so true that even your body isn’t able to kill the flu. Instead, your white cells kill any infected cells, thus stopping the virus from reproducing. In the meanwhile, other type of cells produce antibodies that link to the virus and stop it from infecting other cells by blocking essential proteins on its surface. Current drugs do the same as these antibodies.
This defense mechanism is why young people often have worse symptoms. Their immune system is far more active and thus their white cell armies flood the respiratory tract, killing all cells in their path. This can lead to death by pneumonia and drowning, the main cause of death by flu.
But you don’t need to worry. If you provide your immune system with the nutrients it needs by eating healthily and you rest your body you will soon have recovered. Your body has an incredible capacity for healing; you just need to give it a chance.
Other ways to boost your immune system include taking probiotics, flaxseed oil, cod liver oil and having big doses of vitamin C. This should be taken even if you do not have flu symptoms. At such times everyone should work to boost their immunity. I have already stocked my fridge with cod liver oil and flax seed and I give it to my children too.
There is alot of panic and fear but if we can replace that with aggressive preventive measures we will be able to have some peace. The fact that there is no swine flu treatment is scary but adding stress in our lives can actually lower the immune system and that is one thing that you really want to avoid.
So don’t panic when you hear that “you can’t cure the flu”. It may be true, but you can help your body destroying it and you can take measures to minimize symptoms.
The swine flu, H1N1, has been declared a national emergency in America it may be getting ready to strike full force. If people do not take extra care this flu can lead to a pandemic with severe social, health and economic consequences.
The H1N1 strain is a concern to health care professionals because of its uniqueness. The virus did multiply during summer a season when the influenza virus lies dormant. So the big issue is that it may propagate highly during a favorable climate in the winter. This is the time when children are in school and thus a good ground for an epidemic.
The virus has no cure and it will take long before many people get the flu shot so it is very important that every individual put in preventive measures in themselves, their homes, offices , public areas and any in hospitals.
Don’t forget that you have an obligation towards society even if you choose to ignore your own safety. If you don’t follow prevention recommendations it is not only your health that you are putting at risk but everyone else’s. In today’s world, filled with airplanes, intercontinental traveling and world-wide trade, a careless individual represents a threat to the entire world.
The following are some of the things that you can do to prevent the spread of the swine flu;
As much as possible avoid public places
Practice good hand washing and if you have children train them on the same.
Cover your mouth when sneezing.
Stay home if you or your children have flu symptoms.
Boost your immune system by eating healthy foods and by taking vitamin C and cod liver oil. They are readily available.
Make sure your children follow these recommendations as well, they are in the high risk group and it is easy for them to spread the disease. If possible they should also be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu.
The above measures are easy to comply with compared to the effects of the flu. It is therefore very important that people take charge and be very responsible at such times. This will greatly help fight H1N1.
Here is a very informative swine flu video from you tube;
