Confused about swine flu? Even the name of this flu can be puzzling. Usually called swine flu, you'll also hear it called 2009 H1N1 flu and novel influenza A (H1N1). No wonder we're all a little baffled.
But swine flu isn't that hard to understand; it's a lot like seasonal flu. It has similar symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. As a matter of fact, it's hard to tell swine flu from seasonal flu without a lab test.
4. Confused about swine flu? Even the name of this flu can be puzzling.
Usually called swine flu, you'll also hear it called 2009 H1N1 flu and novel
influenza A (H1N1). No wonder we're all a little baffled.
But swine flu isn't that hard to understand; it's a lot like seasonal flu. It
has similar symptoms, such as fever, cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, body
aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. As a matter of fact, it's hard to tell
swine flu from seasonal flu without a lab test.
Swine Flue
7. Wash you hands
Get enough sleep
Keep hydrated
Eat immune boosting foods
Avoid alcohol
Be physically active
Avoid contact with sick people
Be vigilant with surfaces
Hands off the face
Drink as much as warm liquids
Know when to get help
Prevention of Swine Flu
11. Pregnant women and people with chronic conditions are more
susceptible to severe flu, and are also more prone to flu complications,
such as secondary infections and severe pneumonia.
Swine flu, which seems as contagious as the seasonal flu, is spreading
fastest among the young. In the U.S. and around the world, young
people are most severely affected. Unlike seasonal flu, in which 90% of
severe flu cases are in people over age 65, 90% of severe H1N1 flu cases
have been in people under age 65.
Chronic Condition
12. Foods that can prevent
Swine Flu
It is never difficult to prevent deadly infections such as swine flu with simple
dietary measures. Relying on the widely available scientific evidence makes
the job of convincing youngsters easy, too!
Holy basil: There are 3 varieties of tulsi and a combination of all three of
them can work very effectively to prevent viral infections of all kinds.
Consuming Indian Gooseberry (amla) regularly will boost Vitamin C levels
in your system and will help prevent even the deadliest of infections.
Almonds: with the skin intact- make for a potent way to keep the viruses
at bay.
Turmeric or haldi is a well-established immunity enhancer. Use turmeric
liberally in your food preparations.