Swine Influenza – 8 Scientifically Proved Symptoms To Look Out For
Swine flu as you will probably know appears to have started in Mexico, originally endemic in pigs and then passed on to humans who were in close contact. Since then, like some other viruses, it has mutated or altered its form and has then passed from human to human over vast distances. The swine flu outbreak is now classed as a pandemic meaning it has spread worldwide and is out of control.
The term “swine flu” refers to a strain of influenza that is endemic in pigs and has passed to man. It has then spread amongst the human population and is a major cause of concern for many. There are plans for a vaccine that are well on the way and a vaccine should become generally available soon. However it is not known how effective the vaccine will be as the flu virus, like many others, mutates or changes its form quite easily, which can render a vaccine ineffective. There are also some concerns as to the safety of the vaccine itself.
It is hard to make an effective vaccine because that takes time and the virus spreads quickly and tends to mutate making a vaccine less effective. Nonetheless a vaccine is being developed and will shortly be available to give a lot of people at least some protection.
What are the symptoms that you don’t need to worry about? They are the normal symptoms that most people will recognise when they get flu, viz.: fever, cough, sneezing and sore throat, headache, muscle aches and chills. Most people only suffer minor symptoms and make a full recovery within one to two weeks.
What are the symptoms that you do need to worry about? You should seek urgent medical attention for children who have: breathing difficulties, dehydration, blue or grey skin colouration, continuous vomiting, severe fatigue, inability to interact, severe cough, or high fever.
On the other hand there are symptoms that are not common with normal flu and should be taken more seriously. If children experience the following symptoms then urgent medical treatment is required: breathing difficulties, dehydration, blue or grey skin colouration, continuous vomiting, severe fatigue, inability to interact, severe cough or high fever
In an adult the following symptoms require immediate medical attention: High fever Severe cough Breathing difficulties Dehydration Continuous vomiting Persistent dizziness Confusion Chest or abdominal pain
Those with chronic diseases involving the heart and lungs, diabetics, people on immunosuppressant, and the very young and very old are more at risk than the general population and should take special care to avoid getting infected.
About the author: Jackie Compton is an skilled pandemic expert. To get more details on swine flu and find out whether you require professional help visit Qualityhealth.com . If you are afraid of Swine Flu you can get health offers to protect your family also at Qualityhealth.com
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