Monday, November 2, 2009
Response To 2009 H1N1 Flu ("Swine Flu") and You- Part One
I learned a lot from this article. There is so much more to H1N1 one then it just being a flu virus. Researching this topic has been very helpful to me because it gives me much more of an understanding of this virus. Not only have I learned about it but I have learned ways to prevent from getting it and many interesting facts about it. After learning some things about this topic it makes many things run through my head. I wanna know more about H1N1. I have many question that I want to find the answers to about this topic.
2009 H1N1 Flu ("Swine Flu") and You- Part One
- Most of the people that have H1N1 is 5-18 years old
- The age group that has it the least is 65 and older
- H1N1 is spreading world wide
- Swine flu is another name for H1N1
- Spreads through coughing or sneezing
- Can get it from touching objects or surfaces with flu viruses on it
- Touching your mouth or nose is a big way to get it
- Some symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Body aches
- Headache
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Not all have a fever
- Illness varies from mild to severe
- People that have a high risk of it is young children and older people
- Washing your hangs is the main thing to prevent it
- Wash them with warm water for 15-20 seconds
- Sneezing into your arm is another thing to help
- Avoid close contact with people
- If you have any of the symptoms STAY HOME!
- There are vacinations that you can take
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