Given the global alert on the outbreak of swine flu, here are some tips to keep in mind to avoid contracting the disease which caused over 150 deaths in Mexico. The swine flu is a real concern for nearly everyone world wide however, there is no need to panic. The vast majority of people who do get the swine flu make a full recovery in a few days with no lasting effects. There are certain precautions you can take to reduce your risk of catching the swine flu and also reducing the severity of the illness should you be become sick.