H1N1/ SWINE FLU

H1N1 Swine flu is a subtype of influenza A virus (a communicable viral disease), which causes upper, and potentially, lower respiratory tract infections in the host it infects

Some strains of H1N1 are endemic in humans and cause a small fraction of all influenza-like illness and a small fraction of all seasonal influenza.

Other strains of H1N1 are endemic in pigs (swine influenza) and in birds (avian influenza).

Despite the name, an individual cannot acquire swine flu from eating pig products such as bacon, ham, and other pig products which is properly cooked

SYMPTOMS:  nasal secretions, chills, fever, decreased appetite, and possibly lower respiratory tract disease.

TRANSMISSION:  In human infection the virus spreads through the air in droplets released when someone with the virus coughs, sneezes, breathes or talks. The virus enters your body when you breathe in contaminated droplets. It also can enter your body if you touch a contaminated surface and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

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