| Every year there is research into the flu, focusing on | | | | these symptoms: unusual fatigue, headache, a runny |
| finding the strain that will be the most likely to reek | | | | nose, aching body, coughing, and a high fever. |
| havoc in our population. A vaccine is developed for | | | | Treatment is the same as for any other flu outbreak. |
| the strain that appears to be the biggest threat. This | | | | If you are thinking that the flu shot you received will |
| years winner is not the swine flu, but this strain of flu | | | | protect you, well sorry you are out of luck. The |
| is certainly in the news. | | | | vaccine is for a specific strain of influenza. It will take |
| This flu is of the type A/H1N1, which is the type that | | | | at least six months for a vaccine to be developed |
| is spread via coughing or sneezing, spreading airborne | | | | for this strain. |
| droplets of liquid. Is it contagious? Yes, most | | | | Are we looking at a pandemic with this new strain of |
| definitely, as is any other strain of influenza. | | | | the H1N1 virus known as the swine flu? The number |
| Does the swine flu mean that we should avoid eating | | | | of cases has grown, and with our travels the |
| pork? No, that is not the case. There is no concerns | | | | infestation is quickly spreading across multiple states |
| about using pork products in your diet, other than | | | | in the U.S. |
| the reminder to cook your pork products properly | | | | There are measures we can take in our daily lives to |
| and thoroughly. | | | | create a cleaner healthier environment, thereby |
| There are many recommendations related to | | | | reducing the risk of contracting any flu virus. Eating a |
| protecting ourselves from this flu. The most common | | | | healthy diet helps promote a stronger immune |
| is to wash your hands often, toss your tissues in the | | | | system. Anti-oxidants also support and promote |
| trash, and avoid close contact with those who have | | | | better health. Using natural anti-bacterial and anti-viral |
| symptoms. But, since the swine flu and most other | | | | supplements, both in your environment and in your |
| flus are airborne there is not much we can do to | | | | personal health and hygiene, can wipe out a virus or |
| prevent contact. | | | | flu before it takes hold. |
| You might want to contact your doctor if you have | | | | |