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Useful information on swine flu?
What is swine flu?
Swine flu (swine influenza) is a disease of pigs. It is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by one of many Influenza A viruses. Approximately 1% to 4% of pigs that get swine flu die from it. It is spread among pigs by direct and indirect contact, aerosols, and from pigs that are infected but do not have symptoms. In many parts of the world pigs are vaccinated against swine flu.
Most commonly, swine flu is of the H1N1 influenza subtype. However, they can sometimes come from the other types, such as H1N2, H3N1, and H3N2.
The current outbreak of swine flu that has infected humans is of the H1N1 type - this type is not as dangerous as some others.
Examples of known swine flu infecting humans:
Since the World Health Organization's (WHO's) implementation of IHR (2005) in 2007, they have been notified of swine influenza cases from the USA and Spain.
In March/April 2009 human cases of influenza A swine fever (H1N1) were first reported in California and Texas. Later other states also reported cases. A significant number of human cases during the same period have also been reported in Mexico - starting just in Mexico City, but now throughout various parts of the country. More cases are being reported in Canada, Europe, and New Zealand - mainly from people who have been in Mexico.
 How does a human catch swine influenza?
From contact with infected pigs (most common way)
From contact with infected humans (much less common way)
In cases when humans have infected other humans close contact was necessary with the infected person, and they nearly always occurred in closed groups of people.
Can I eat pork meat and pork products?
If the pork meat and pork food products have been handled properly transmission of swine influenza to humans is not possible. Cooking pork meats to a temperature of 70C (160F) kills the virus. So the answer is YES, pork meat and pork food products are safe to eat.
What are the signs and symptoms of swine influenza in humans?
They are similar to those of regular flu, and include:
Body aches
Chills
Cough
Diarrhea (less common)
Headache
Sore throat
Temperature (fever)
Tiredness (fatigue)
Vomiting (less common)
What can I do to protect myself?
Wash your hands regularly with soap
Try to stay healthy
Get plenty of sleep
Do plenty of exercise
Try to manage your stress
Drink plenty of liquids
Eat a well balanced diet
Refrain from touching surfaces which may have the virus
Do not get close to people who are sick
Stay away from crowded areas if there is a swine flu outbreak in your area
If I am infected, how can I stop others from becoming infected?
Limit your contact with other people
Do not go to work or school
When you cough or sneeze cover your mouth with a tissue. If you do not have a tissue, cover your mouth and nose.
Put your used tissues in a waste basket
Wash your hands and face regularly
Keep all surfaces you have touched clean
Follow your doctor's instructions.
Tretments:
Homeopathy can prevent swine flu.
There are various preventive medicines available in homeopathy which would help build the immunity of the person taking it and help built resistance to fight diseases.
If there are some symptoms of flu, homeopathic remedied like bryonia, euphatorium,gelsemium and many more are indicated according to symptoms of the patients.
Herbally:
Keep a supply elderberry leaves extracts, neem leaves extracts, olive leaf extract capsules,echinacea tinctures, and grapefruit seed extract on hand. Use them whenever you travel or enter an environment such as a large office as a prophylactic measure.
Keep a supply of a trusted natural pathogen destroying formula and a good immune building formula on hand -- or something like them.
Person having already some previous existing illness are much prone to to swine flu, as the resistance is very low in that individual, try to cure the existing disease, and get your immunity up.
It is good to avoid crowded places, if you can. If you are travelling by tubes and other public transports, be well hydrated, have a something to cover your mouth. Healthy food good nourishment proper vitamins would boost your body to face any diseases.Good hydration is a must to.
In your homes keep hand washes, room sprays which are antiviral and anti bacterial. It is good if you have your windows open at home as good oxygenation would prevent the virus to grow.
Practise deep breathing excersises and yoga for good oxygenation in your body which which be very benefial for any viruses and bacteria to develop, as they grow where deficiency of oxygen is there.
Regular check ups with homeopaths is a good idea to cheak your respiratory function, GIT, and general condition of the body.
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