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Do you get red and blotchy when you have the Swine Flu?
You might. A fever with rash is one of the less common symptoms, but it alone would not indicate a case of swine flu. See the related questions below for information about the symptoms of A-H1N1/09 pandemic swine flu, and you can take a self evaluation test online at the websites listed in the related question also below which will help you determine if the symptoms are likely to be indicative of flu.
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.
Do you have to have a fever to have the Swine Flu?
No, some people do not have fever with the H1N1/09 swine flu, although it is a common symptom. See the related question for more information about the symptoms of A-H1N1/09 Pandemic swine flu.
Can a person have Swine Flu and not know it?
Yes, for one or two days prior to feeling the symptoms of H1N1 2009 Swine Flu, you can already be contagious. This is one of the reasons to be especially careful of close contact with others when the flu is known to be in your area, not only to protect you but also to protect others.
Do Swine Flu come from anywhere elss?
Swine flu is contagious from one human to another
Did one of the Backstreet Boys get the Swine Flu?
Yes, Brian Littrel got swine flu.
How to Recognize Swine Flu Symptoms?
In 2009, the swine flu pandemic had people in a panic with the uncertainty of their health. Scientists scrambled to quickly come up with an effective vaccine to combat the virus. The swine flu turned out to be milder than previous pandemics, but today's flu vaccine covers both seasonal and swine flu. 2011 has reports of two people infected with swine flu, though both were in contact with pigs shortly before contracting the virus. The contraction of swine flu is rare, but can be spread from pigs to humans, or humans to pigs. Swine flu symptoms do not appear much differently than seasonal flu symptoms at first. These include high fever, cough, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, body aches, chills, and fatigue. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that swine flu symptoms may vary slightly from seasonal flu. For instance, in the 2009 outbreak, Mexico reported that 30% of cases showed no fever, and Chile reported 50% of their cases had no fever. Most consider fever as a tell-tale sign of illness, and its absence could lead people to wait to go to the doctor for treatment. Pay attention to the symptoms. Swine flu can have severe symptoms like extreme fatigue or malaise. Vomiting and diarrhea is also more common in swine flu. If you show these symptoms, it is time for a visit to the doctor. Swine flu can be more serious than the seasonal flu because it is more likely to cause complications like pneumonia and respiratory problems. A rapid flu test can show whether the influenza A virus, or swine flu, is present. Antiviral drugs recommended by the CDC for treatment of influenza A virus are Oseltamivir or Zanamivir. Swine flu symptoms usually start to disappear within one to two weeks as long as complications do not arise. The elderly and those with chronic health problems such as asthma or heart problems could experience worsening of symptoms related to those conditions. It is important to take immediate action if you suspect you have swine flu. Take steps to prevent seasonal and swine flu with the vaccine or visit your doctor for more information on preventative measures.
Do you always have a cough with Swine Flu?
Not always, every one gets different symptoms even when infected with the same illness.
If one has contracted Swine Flu are they more likely to die than if they had contracted normal seasonal flu?
swine flu is not as bad as normal flu
If infected and not showing swine flu symptoms can you still spread the flu?
you can still spread it one day before. You can go in public again 5-7 days after your symptoms started or 24 hours after your fever free
Is bloody nose a sign of Swine Flu?
It is not a typical sign of the swine flu, however since the upper respiratory system that involves the sinuses and nose are attacked along with the lungs by the A-H1N1/09 Swine Flu, it could be possible. You would want to look for more than one of the typical symptoms of swine flu as well, to suspect the flu. Nosebleeds depending on the age of the person, can be signs of other serious problems such as high blood pressure, so it would be good to contact your health care provider to report this symptom and determine if your doctor needs to examine you for potential other problems.See the related question below about other symptoms of Swine Flu.
Is the Swine Flu only contagious when you have a fever?
It appears to be generally accepted that a person infected with swine flu may be contagious for one day prior to the appearance of any symptoms; you will be infectious before you know that you are ill.See the related question below for additional information.
