| Swine flu is a respiratory disease with symptoms | | | | · Bluish skin color |
| much similar to the common flu. The disease has | | | | · Irritated behavior |
| been accepted as the global pandemic and is | | | | · Fever with rash |
| spreading at a fast rate with human-to-human | | | | How to prevent swine flu |
| transmission. Initially thought to originate from pigs, | | | | · Get plenty of sleep and remain physically |
| swine flu is not isolated to pigs. Many people are | | | | active. You should minimize your stress levels and eat |
| getting infected with the virus everyday, and this is a | | | | nutritious food. You can take vitamin C supplements |
| cause of concern to the health authorities. | | | | in order to develop immunity against a viral infection. |
| You should know the symptoms of swine flu and | | | | · It is important to maintain good hygiene. |
| should also know how to distinguish it from common | | | | Use a disposable tissue and throw it immediately |
| flu. The symptoms of swine flu are quite similar to | | | | after use. Wash your hands more often and use a |
| common flu such as sore throat, cough, headache, | | | | disinfectant soap or liquid along with warm water. |
| chills, and fatigue. It is difficult to predict whether it is | | | | · While eating outside, avoid sharing food or |
| swine flu unless you take a respiratory specimen | | | | drinks with others as this can lead to viral infection. |
| within initial 4-5 days and get it tested. | | | | · If entering a crowded place, you should use |
| Here are the warning signs in adults: | | | | a face mask or respirator to avoid exposing yourself |
| - Difficulty in breathing and shortness of breath | | | | to flu virus. However, you should remember to follow |
| - Pain in chest or abdomen | | | | other preventive measures such as frequent hand |
| - Dizziness | | | | washing to minimize the risk of catching this infection. |
| - Nausea | | | | · Avoid touching your face and cover your |
| Warning signs in children: | | | | mouth when you sneeze or cough. You can carry an |
| · Fast breathing or troubled breathing | | | | alcohol-based hand wash with you while traveling |
| · Fall in activity level or appetite | | | | from one place to another. |