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SWINE FLU PREVENTION AND PROTECTION |
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Any strain of influenza endemic in swines(pigs), cause SWINE FLUE. |
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The 2009 flu outbreak in humans is due to a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 that derives in part from human influenza, avian influenza, and two separate strains of swine influenza. -Wikipedia |
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As the swine flu spread throughout the world, countries and citizens moved quickly to protect themselves, donning face masks, cancelling trips, and staying out of crowded areas. -FT.com |
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This week, one story has been prominent in our output: Swine Flu. -BBC News |
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The World Health Organization raised the alert level of the fast-spreading swine flu virus, indicating that a "pandemic is imminent." -NY Times |
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A global swine-flu pandemic is likely, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday as it raised its alert level to Phase 5, the next-to-highest level in the worldwide warning system. -The Seattle Times |
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A Belarussian veterinarian gives a vaccination to pigs at a hog farm |
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Can I catch Swine Flu by eating pork? |
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Then, how does it spread? |
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Being in close proximity with infected pigs |
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Person to person transmission through coughing or sneezing |
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Touching something with swine flu influenza on it |
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fever
lethargy
lack of appetite
Coughing
runny nose
sore throat
nausea
vomiting
diarrhea. Symptoms |
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Respiratory specimen should be collected within 4 to 5 days of illness. The diagnosis |
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CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine influenza viruses. The Medication |
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The Prevention |
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Non essential visits to the affected areas should be avoided |
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Contact with people from the affected areas should be cautionary |
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Regular and frequent handwash |
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Covering sneezes and coughs |
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Last, but certainly not the least |
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Sense, not scare is the key to stay safe |
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As the best treatment of any disease is PREVENTION |
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So, Stay Alert, Stay Safe |
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