How to Counter the Swine Flu Epidemic
Submitted by Daniel Marcus Manson on 2009-05-06 (3 requests)
Report article spamThe swine flu epidemic is real, and it�s spreading like a flame. The virus is suspected in 159 deaths and 2,498 illnesses in Mexico alone, according to the Associated Press (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090429/ap_on_he_me/med_swine_flu). In the United States, 66 cases of swine flu have been confirmed in 5 states. In New York City ... Read more (451 words)
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What is Swine Flu?
Submitted by Eric Kampel on 2009-05-06 (0 requests)
Swine flu or swine influenza is a disease common in swine, with normal flu-like symptoms, but caused by any strain of the swine influenza virus (SIV - virus endemic in pigs). Though rare in humans, individuals with greater exposure to swine could contract swine influenza if the swine are carrying ... Read more (307 words)
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Swine Flu Symptoms
Submitted by Eric Kampel on 2009-05-06 (0 requests)
The recent swine flu outbreak in Mexico has caused much trepidation among the international community, especially because of the increasing number of fatalities. It is important to recognize swine flu symptoms to prevent the spread of infection and illness. Swine flu or swine influenza is a respiratory infection caused by ... Read more (319 words)
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Swine Flu Facts
Submitted by Eric Kampel on 2009-05-06 (0 requests)
Swine influenza � Swine influenza or swine flu is a respiratory disease in pigs caused by the type A H1N1 swine influenza virus (SIV). Humans in close proximity to swine could contract swine influenza if the swine are carrying the rare strain of the SIV that is capable of affecting ... Read more (318 words)
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Swine Flu Precautions - how to boost your immune system by Dr.Rob M.D
Submitted by Doctor Rob Robertson M.D. on 2009-05-05 (25 requests)
Startling news is breaking hourly about a new, mutated strain of the H1 N1 influenza virus, which was first reported in Mexico. The virus, common in pigs, has mutated so that it now has the ability to infect humans and is transmitted by contact or by coughing and sneezing. The ... Read more (394 words)
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Is The U.S Ready For A Second Flu Breakout?
Submitted by John S on 2009-05-05 (2 requests)
How ready is the U.S. for a pen - and the world - to respond to a flu pandemic? In some ways, the world is better prepared for a flu pandemic today than it has ever been. Thanks to concerns over H5N1 avian flu, the WHO, the U.S. and countries ... Read more (772 words)
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Panic Over the Not So New Swine Flu
Submitted by S Porter on 2009-05-05 (1 request)
For several years the media has been cautiously following the possibility of a bird flu outbreak, but swine flu has beaten it to the punch. Influenza is a nasty little virus that can be deadly under the right conditions, and bird flu is a particularly bad strain that is deadly ... Read more (662 words)
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How Worried Should We Be About Swine Flu? Here Are the Facts You Need to Know to...
Submitted by Gareth Williams on 2009-05-04 (7 requests)
You can't turn on the TV these days without an update on the swine flu pandemic (that means it's widespread throughout the world). In my part of the world, dozens of schools have closed this week as health officials are attempting to stay ahead of the spreading problem. As all ... Read more (585 words)
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How to prevent swine flu
Submitted by Kesja Plecha on 2009-05-04 (5 requests)
Wash your hands Basic way of preventing getting infected is washing your hands frequently, especially after coughing or sneezing. You can use soap and water, alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective. Hand sanitizers can be used when water isn't available. Don' touch your eyes, nose or mouth Germs spread when ... Read more (340 words)
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Swine Flu Facts
Submitted by Robert Orr on 2009-05-04 (3 requests)
Everyone by now has probably seen the news stories and heard of the fatalities caused by Swine flu. It appears that we now face a swine flu pandemic, that means that outbreaks are being seen across the world. But what exactly is and how can we protect ourselves. Swine flu ... Read more (477 words)
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