You might have heard a lot about Swine flu in the past few years but have you ever thought how dangerous this disease can be for you or for your family members? In the last four-five years, hospitals have gone through maximum swine flu cases out of which 90% were non-curable. If we keenly observe these cases, most of them were not even aware about this disease and its precautions.
What is Swine Flu and how it is caused?
What is Swine flu? This question has been conferred so many times in health and medical institutes, newspapers and news channels but has it actually helped to aware people? No, most of the people living in the affected area could not make out that they are standing on the edge of danger. Swine flu is basically an influenza which spreads by H1N1 virus. It was named as swine flu because in a research, it was found that H1N1 virus is similar to a virus that usually occurs in Swine (Pig). H1N1 virus was first popped up in North America, which gradually spread its hand all across the globe.
Can a Seasonal flu be Swine Flu?
Yes, if you are suffering from seasonal flu from long period and it is keep on getting severe then do not take it lightly. These are close symptoms of Swine Flu. It enters your body with mild symptoms but in few days, it becomes severe and more severe. You must examine it as soon as possible for faster recovery. There are some common symptoms of Swine Flu:
- Barking cough
- Cold and Shivering
- Fever above 100 degree
- Restlessness
- Sore throat
- Body ache and Headache
- Vomiting, etc
It is not mandatory that every cold or cough is swine flu but there is no harm in checking and taking measures at the right time.
How to prevent yourself from this disease?
If you have stopped eating pork, ham and other swine products because of swine flu phobia then you are keeping a misconception. Swine flu never comes from these products. It