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How long until you show symptoms after coming into contact with the swine flu?
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∙ 14y ago
As with most types of human influenza, the symptoms begin 1 or 2 days after your exposure and infection. The symptoms typically last 7 to 10 days in healthy adults.
The cough can last a bit longer. If the cough isn't gone in two weeks, or if it changes, consult your health care professional to be sure that you don't have a secondary infection or complications.
According to the CDC, if you have a fully functioning immune system, you are considered no longer contagious once you go a full 24 hours without a measured fever (when taking no fever reducers). If your immune system is compromised, or if you have other underlying medical conditions, then the severity and/or duration can vary.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt hits you right away, within 3 to 5 hours.
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∙ 14y agoIt will show in less than a week but u should check around people ur with to see if they have any symptoms and get treated
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∙ 12y agoIf you've been exposed you may not show symptoms for up to 7 days. Most people typically get symptoms within 3 to 5 days following exposure. The same holds true for the seasonal flu or colds.
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∙ 14y ago1-7 days
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Does the whole house has to stay home if one has the swine flu?
No. In fact, try to avoid contact with someone who is sick!But if you show symptoms yourself, stay home until you have been symptom-free for at least 24 hours.
Had swine flu last week can you travel?
The guidelines from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are that if you have flu like symptoms you should not go in public or travel until 7 days after the very first symptoms or 24 hours following the last date of symptoms whichever is longer.
What are the breeds of swine?
The breeds of the Swine Flu were pigs. They carried diseases which were unknown until humans caught it.
How high the temperature with Swine Flu?
My doctor says 38 degrees - until then he doesn't class it as swine flu.
How fast can you get chlamydia from touching urine or blood?
It can happen almost immediately after coming in contact with the bacteria. If symptoms do occur, they may not appear until several weeks after exposure. But 50% of males and 80-90% of females have no symptoms when they have chlamydia.
How do you judge Swine Flu?
Guilty until proven innocent.
What Schools Have Swine Flu?
St.Annes has 4 members that have been confirmed with swine flu. 5 other members have suspected swine flu but has not yet been confirmed. Our school is still open though until further notice.
Do swine flu victims turn into zombies?
No, but they may feel that way until they are recovered.
What is the feminine of swine?
A young female pig (swine) is referred to as a "gilt" - until after her first pregnancy (or litter of pigs/piglets). After giving birth (parturition) from her first pregnancy, a female pig (swine) is thereafter referred to as a "sow".
Is there a test to find out if you already have had the Swine Flu?
Although the name 'swine flu' brings up a lot of extra fear and worry, it is important to note that swine flu is just an influenza A H1N1 virus. That means that it is just another type of flu virus, just like that causes our typical seasonal flu symptoms. The big difference is that the current swine influenza A (H1N1) virus has components of pig and bird influenza viruses in it, so that humans don't have any immunity to it. That is what made it more likely that it would become a pandemic virus (have the ability to cause a global outbreak) because it could easily spread from person-to-person. So far, even as you see swine flu cases increase on this swine flu map, experts don't know if this swine influenza A (H1N1) virus will return in the fall for another wave. It could or we just continue to see sporadic cases for a few weeks or months until it stops. We do know that swine flu symptoms are just like seasonal flu symptoms. According to the CDC, like seasonal flu, symptoms of swine flu infections can include: * fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes absent * cough * runny nose or stuffy nose * sore throat * body aches * headache * chills * fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme * diarrhea and vomiting, sometimes, but more commonly seen than with seasonal flu Signs of a more serious swine flu infection might include pneumonia and respiratory failure. If your child has symptoms of swine flu, you should avoid other people and call your pediatrician who might do a rapid flu test to see if he has an influenza A infection. Further testing can then be done to see if it is a swine flu infection. (Samples can be sent to local and state health departments and the CDC for confirmation of swine flu, especially if a child is in the hospital.) With regular seasonal flu, infants and the elderly are usually thought to be most at risk for serious infections, in addition to people with chronic medical problems. Swine flu high risk groups, people who are thought to be at risk for serious, life-threatening infections, are a little different and can include: * pregnant women * people with chronic medical problems, such as chronic lung disease, like asthma, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and immunosuppression * children and adults with obesity More serious symptoms that would indicate that a child with swine flu would need urgent medical attention include: * Fast breathing or trouble breathing * Bluish or gray skin color * Not drinking enough fluids * Severe or persistent vomiting * Not waking up or not interacting * Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held * Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough It is important to keep in mind most children with a runny nose or cough will not have swine flu and will not have to see their pediatrician for swine flu testing. This time of year, many other childhood conditions are common, including: * spring allergies - runny nose, congestion, and cough * common cold - runny nose, cough, and low grade fever * sinus infections - lingering runny nose, cough, and fever * strep throat - sore throat, fever, and a positive strep test * Swine flu likely spreads by direct contact with respiratory secretions of someone that is sick with swine flu, like if they were coughing and sneezing close to you. * People with swine flu are likely contagious for one day before and up to seven days after they began to get sick with swine flu symptoms. * Droplets from a cough or sneeze can also contaminate surfaces, such as a doorknob, drinking glass, or kitchen counter, although these germs likely don't survive for more than a few hours. * Anti-flu medications, including Tamiflu (oseltamivir) and Relenza (zanamivir), are available to prevent and treat swine flu. * The latest swine flu news from the CDC includes advice that children should not attend summer camps if they have had swine flu symptoms in the previous seven days and that camp staff should be quick to identify campers with swine flu symptoms and separate them from well campers.
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