What is swine flu?
- It is a new virus that causes flu like symptoms.
What are swine flu symptoms?
- High fever (greater then 101), respiratory symptoms, soar throat, congestion, body aches, and severe head aches
Who is highest at risk to get H1N1?
- Children.
Iv'e been exposed with swine flu, what do I do?
- Take care of yourself, get plenty of rest, eat well, stay home, and see doctor if you experience difficulty breathing.
How does swine flu spread?
- Droplets in the air, sneezing and coughing.
I think I might have swine flu, what should I do?
- You don't have to go to the doctors, unless you have sever things wrong.
How is swine flu treated?
- Anti-viral medications, rest, fluids, over the counter things like tylonol.
I have a flu vaccine this season, am I protected against swine flu?
- No, you are not protected unless you get the swine flu vaccine.
How can I prevent from getting the swine flu infection?
- Get vaccine, wash your hands, cough and sneez into your sleeve, lots of rest, eat rightm and don't share food or drinks.
How long does the virus stay on surfaces?
- Less then eight hours.
How severe is swine flu?
- Very severe! Other parts of the world had it worse then the Northeast.
Are the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines safe?
- They have been making flu vaccines for 50 years so they know what they are doing.
Are there any side effects to the vaccine?
- Soarness of the injection site, feeling under the weather for a few days. Also some people might be allergic to whats in the vaccine.
Are there some people that should not receive this vaccine?
- If your allergic to eggs, if your sick the day of your shot, and people with a family history of Guilian.
Do the benefits of the H1N1 influenza vaccines outweigh the risks?
- Absolutly!
