Swine Flu Treatment and Prevention

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Transmission of Swine Flu (How is Swine Flu spread?)

* Coughing
* Sneezing
* Kissing
* Touching infected objects
* Touching nose, mouth and/or eyes with infected hands


Swine Flu Symptoms

Symptoms of Swine flu may including all or some of the following:

* Fever
* Muscle aches
* Lethargy
* Coughing
* Headache
* Sore throat
* Runny nose
* Nausea
* Vomiting
* Diarrhea
* Lack of appetite


Complications Of Swine Flu And Higher Risk Individuals

Those at higher risk include those with the following:

* Age of 65 years or older
* Chronic health problems (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease)
* Pregnant women
* Young children

Complications (for all patients but especially for those at higher risk) can include:

* Pneumonia
* Bronchitis
* Sinus infections
* Ear infections
* Death

Prevention of Swine Flu

* Covering nose and mouth with a tissue upon coughing and sneezing followed by proper disposal of the tissue.
* Avoiding contact with ill persons.
* Avoiding the urge to touch nose, mouth and eyes in general.
* Staying home form work and/or school upon onset and for the duration of symptoms.
* Assuring adequate and thorough handwashing and use of alcohol based hand cleansers (in the absence of proper handwashing facilities).
* Providing tissues in common areas of homes, common and public areas.
* Encouraging pursuit of medical evaluation at earliest onset of symptoms.
* Use of masks to those who are exhibiting symptoms or who are ill.
* Maintenance of a 3 to 6 foot perimeter around a coughing patient.