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If you browse the category (wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ) about Swine Flu (H1N1/09) here at WikiAnswers (wiki.answers.com/Q/FAQ/6237) you will find many answers to questions about the activity of this pandemic flu as it began and spread worldwide. See also the related questions below.
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Do they tell you right away if you have the Swine Flu?
No, it takes about 4 days before doctors can tell if you have Swine Flu.
What kind of cough tell you you have the Swine Flu?
The kind of cough is not diagnostic of Swine Flu. The swine flu has many of the same symptoms as the regular flu. You cannot tell by the type of cough what type of flu you have. Your doctor cannot even tell that. If you are displaying actual flu symptoms, your doctor can order a laboratory test to confirm or rule out the swine flu. That is the only way to receive a proper diagnosis to which flu subtype you may or may not have. See the related question below for a more detailed description of the symptoms of swine flu.
Is flu like symptoms always the Swine Flu?
The symptoms of swine flu and normal flu are very similar, even doctors cannot tell them apart without swabbing and testing. As a result a lot of people who think they have had swine flu have probably only had normal flu.
How can you tell if what you have got is Swine Flu or just a common cold?
Most people can not tell if you have any symptoms of the common cold you should see your doctor to see if it is swine flu or not.
How you know if you have the Swine Flu or not?
The only way to know for sure that it is the H1N1/09 (swine flu) is to have lab testing. Otherwise you can only tell by symptoms which are virtually the same as regular flu. See the related question for information about the symptoms of swine flu.
Is the Swine Flu in Oregon Salem yet?
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Are the flu and Swine Flu the same?
No, Swine Flu is just one strain of the many flu viruses. Flu is an abbreviation for influenza. So Swine Flu is a type of flu, but all flu is not the swine flu, there are other kinds.
What are the different types of bird flu?
Swine Flu
How can you tell for sure if you have the Swine Flu?
You cannot do it yourself. If you have 'flu like symptoms make an appointment with your doctor.
When will you get better with swine flu?
As long as it takes for the normal flu to get better, which can be quite a while I hate to tell you.
What color is the Swine Flu?
The swine flu is PURPLE. :]
Who first had Swine Flu?
It was a swine that got swine flu first.See the related question below for information about the first person with swine flu.
