Swine Flu

Swine flu is a respiratory disease and has some elements of the virus found in pigs. There is no evidence that this disease is circulating in pigs and scientists who investigate its origin. Swine flu has been confirmed in a number of countries and is spread from human to human, which can lead to what is referred to as a pandemic flu outbreak.

Pandemic flu is different from ordinary flu because the flu virus that merged in humans and spread rapidly from person to person in the world. World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring the case of global flu pigs to see if the virus is evolving to become pandemic. Because the new virus, no one will have immunity and can be to all people at risk of catching it. This includes adults and healthy older people, young children and those with existing medical conditions.


HOW SWINE FLU SPREAD

Flu viruses that are made of small particles can be spread through droplets, from the nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze. When you cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth with the network, which can spread droplets and others at risk they will be breathing in. If you cough or sneeze to your hands, the droplets and the bacteria in them and then easily spread from hand to hard surface that you touch, and they can live on surfaces for some time. Each item such as doors, computer keyboard, phone and regular telephone and TV remote control are the entire common flu virus which can be found.

If another person is touching the surface and then touches their faces, the bacteria can enter their system and they can become infected. That's all cold and flu viruses, including swine flu, which is passed from person to person.

VACCINATION

Not at this point. Type of flu is not the same as the seasonal flu; it involves a completely new type of virus. A vaccine can be developed only if the specific strain has been identified, and then take several weeks to produce. Government has in place agreements with manufacturers so that we can get the stock as soon as possible after the vaccine has been developed.

PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS

This is the best you can do to protect yourself is to follow hygiene practices. This will help to slow the spread of the virus and will become one the most effective things you can do to protect themselves and others from infection.

You may have seen the face mask was given to the people in other countries. However, the available scientific evidence indicates that the basic face masks do not protect people from becoming infected. The best way to protect yourself and stop the spread of flu viruses is by using and disposing of the network and hand washing.

There are some other useful actions that you can do now to prepare for the flu in the case of pigs more widespread:

Setting up network of flu friend.

Flu friends are neighbors, friends and family who can help you if you get sick. For example, they can collect medicine, food and other supplies for you, so you do not need to leave the hospital if you are.

Stay up-to-date with the latest information on swine flu and public health advice and follow the instructions.

If the spread of swine flu, you need to keep the information so that you know what else you can do to protect yourself and your family. Because the situation changes, you must keep up-to-date by watching TV, listening to the radio, the Internet and check to see the announcement in the press. Section in front of this leaflet gives details of websites and phone numbers that can be used to find out the latest information.