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How much more dangerous would Swine Flu be for someone that has multiple sclerosis?
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∙ 14y ago
The answer is "it depends." MS, by itself, does not affect the immune system, discounting the autoimmune response which triggers it. Other immune function still occurs normally. This means that if a person with MS catches the H1N1 virus (the Swine Flu), he is affected the same as someone without MS.
The medications, however, that the person with MS is taking can potentially cause an increased risk of infection. If the person is taking immunosuppressant medications, such as Novantrone, the person is more susceptible to any viral or bacterial infection because of the induced decrease in immune system activity. Users of the immunomodulating drugs such as Rebif, Betaseron, Copaxone, Avonex, or Tysabri are not any more susceptible to viral or bacterial infections than someone without MS.
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Can you catch the swine flu by being sexual with someone?
If they have the swine flu at the time, Yes.
If someone has Swine Flu can you visit them?
Rather Not
Are you guaranteed to get swine flu if someone in your household has it?
No.
Can you get Swine Flu if you kiss someone?
Yes.
Are you at heightened risk of Swine Flu if you fly?
No, Only if you fly with someone who has swine flu, or you are flying to or from mexico.
What does swine herder mean?
Someone who herds pigs
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no, it is not, remeber, the vaccine is a dead or weakened version, of H1N1I was just given the shot and have had no reaction to this point.
What does it mean if someone is a swine?
Swine means that you have a dislike to a person for some reason, normally this reason is because they have done something unpleasant to you.
Can you get the Swine Flu from taking a sip out of an infected persons straw?
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