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Swine Flu (H1N1/09)
The 2009 Pandemic Swine Flu, A-H1N1/09, the Type A influenza virus that was first identified in the early spring of 2009 in Mexico and then spread world wide to become a true Pandemic by June 2009. Different from other current seasonal strains of H1N1, and also not the same Swine Flu from prior epidemics or outbreaks (like in 1976), it is known by many different names in different places and settings, such as: H1N1, Novel H1N1, A/California/7/2009 (H1N1)v-like virus, la grippe porcine, The Mexican Flu, la epidemia, Schweinegrippe, and SOIV (Swine Origin Influenza Virus).
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Can you call Swine Flu just swine?
Some people do but it is incorrect. Swine simply means pig/hog. The flu, Swine Flu, is called that because it started as a virus that only infected pigs, so it was the flu that the swine got. Since viruses mutate easily, it changed into a virus that caused flu in people as well as pigs. The name Swine Flu stuck then and also now with the virus causing the pandemic which is actually a third strain of the swine flu virus that people pass to people.
According to the World Health Organization:
"As of 28 February 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 16455 deaths."
See related questions below for more information.
What care should a patient receive after a laryngoscopy?
As long as the tube is in the chest, the patient must lie still. After it is removed, x rays will determine if the effusion or air is reaccumulating%--though some researchers and clinicians believe chest x rays do not need to be performed after.
Why can you not kill flu with antibiotics?
Antibiotics are only for killing bacteria, they do not work on viruses which are the cause of the flu. Bacteria are living organisms and so poisons and chemicals can actually kill them. But flu viruses are non-living organisms so they can not be killed, they can only be inactivated by damage or physical blocking by antibodies (made by our immune systems) of the shapes of the structures viruses use to attach to a host's cells. Viruses need a host's cells to use to reproduce, if they can not attach to the cells, they will be inactivated. Antibiotics are not capable of inactivating them.
Can you catch the swine flu from animals?
It is possible but not probable except for people who work directly and regularly with swine and sometimes turkeys.
How many cases have been found in Wisconsin of Swine Flu?
There may be some ongoing cases in limited locations around the world, including in the US Midwest. However, the specifics and counts of cases are no longer being tracked by CDC, WHO, the US states, and most other countries, now that the pandemic has been declared over. Influenza cases are monitored, but specific H1N1/09 counts (and the lab tests needed to isolate the specific virus to be able to count them correctly) aren't being done. Influenza cases in general are monitored, but statistics are not being kept for H1N1/09 cases separately from other influenza types for reporting any longer in the post pandemic phase.
Do flu shots have formaldehyde in them?
One of the flu vaccines approved for US use by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) may have minuscule traces of formaldehyde that is used in the creation of the vaccine to inactivate ("kill") the virus. The vaccines approved for injection as flu shots in the US all use inactivated viruses in the vaccine. All three FDA approved A-H1N1/09 Pandemic flu vaccines use different chemicals in making the virus inactive. One uses formaldehyde for this part of the manufacturing process. After this use of the formaldehyde, the solution is further purified and most, if not all, of the formaldehyde is removed in that process. The ingredients list must include ANY traces of residual chemicals from manufacturing, no matter how insignificant. The final vaccine from one manufacturer may contain, in each 0.5 mL dose, residual amounts of formaldehyde, but not more than 100 mcg. (which has been proven safe by the recent human trials and approved by the FDA as negligible amounts). The use of this processing technique has been in place for years in the manufacturing process of some of the regular seasonal flu shots, and the incidence of any problems with those vaccines is extremely low and likely unrelated to the formaldehyde residual traces.
Everyone is encouraged to take the H1N1 immunization when it is made available to them. Like you can see when reading the label on other medicines, or even on a package of cookies at the grocery store, preservatives and other chemicals are a part of the manufacturing of items in everyday life, and when proven safe over time, there is no reason to be overly concerned or take the higher risk of catching the serious disease by refusing the immunization.
What animal did the spanish flu come from?
Pigs spread the original swine flu virus among themselves. The mutation, known as the 2009 Swine Flu (Influenza A, Novel H1N1 virus), that is now a human virus is spread by humans. It is a mutation of the swine flu and avian (bird flu) that has combined with a human virus.
Is it safe to take a shower a day after you get the flu shot?
Yes, it is safe to take a shower a day after you get the flu shot. The shower does not affect how well the flu shot will protect you against the flu.
The warm water may also be good for you to use to increase the circulation in the injection location and help reduce any inflammation or soreness (that can be a result of the vaccination in some people).
What is Swine Flu and is it curable?
There is currently no cure for influenza. There are treatments that ameliorate the severity of the symptoms and that shorten the duration of the infection, and there are vaccines to prevent the flu. But nothing cures it like, for example, an antibiotic cures a bacterial infection, or like surgery cures appendicitis.
there are medical companies which claim that they have found out the medicines of swine flu.
recently i saw an add stating that the medicines for swine flu are available at mediplus in a media newspaper like "The Hindu".
i dont know how much true the information is, but the persons suffering from swineflu can definitely try out this medicine as there will be some sort of hope for them.
Is Tamiflu an over the counter drug?
No, it is a prescription-only drug that is only given in case of confirmed influenza.
How many cases of Swine Flu are there in North America?
There may be some ongoing cases in limited locations around the world, including North America. However, the specifics and counts of cases are no longer being tracked by CDC, WHO, the US states, and most other countries, now that the pandemic has been declared over. Influenza cases are monitored, but specific H1N1/09 counts (and the lab tests needed to isolate the specific virus to be able to count them correctly) aren't being done. Influenza cases in general are monitored, but statistics are not being kept for H1N1/09 cases separately from other influenza types for reporting any longer in the post pandemic phase.
What is the body's first line of defence against Swine Flu?
I don't really know, however when i got swine flu, i ate as much nutritional food as i could, teamed with cadburys bars, wearing warm clothes and the Paul O'grady Show :)
How do you stop Swine Flue Spread?
The best way is to be vaccinated. See the related questions below for more information.
What are some symptomes of swime flu?
Symptoms of the Flu Although each person and each type of influenza can have varying symptoms, the most common general symptoms are:
- sweating and fever (38-40C; 100-104F)
- general muscle aches and pains,
- a feeling of general tiredness,
- dry, chesty cough,
- sneezing,
- running or blocked nose, and
- difficulty sleeping.
- occasional nausea
For adults the following symptoms are indicative of more serious complications and you should seek urgent medical attention if you have:
- difficulty breathing,
- pain or pressure in chest or abdomen,
- sudden dizziness,
- confusion, and/or
- severe or persistent vomiting.
Babies and small children with flu can also have the following symptoms which should also be followed by a pediatrician or family doctor:
- lethargy (drowsy, unresponsive, limp or floppy),
- poor feeding,
- fast breathing or trouble breathing,
- bluish skin color,
- not drinking enough fluids,
- not waking or interacting,
- being so irritable that child does not want to be held,
- symptoms going away then the cough and fever return, only worse, and then fevers with rashes.
Additional related information:
Some of the secondary conditions related to the flu can include bacterial or viral pneumonia, ear infections, and sinus infections.
Complications from the flu can include dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes and/or worsening impacts from immuno-suppressed or immuno-stressed states such as pregnancy, HIV/AIDS, cancer chemotherapy drugs and radiation therapy, and immuno-suppressing medications after organ transplants.
Seasonal influenza, often called "the flu", is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses and occurs every year. Flu season in the northern hemisphere can begin as early as October and last as late as May. It also occurs in the cold part of the year in the southern hemisphere, which is during the summer time in the northern hemisphere.
The single best way to prevent the flu is to get a seasonal flu vaccination each year. September or October is the best time to get vaccinated in the Northern Hemisphere, but if you have not caught the flu by then, you can still get vaccinated effectively as late as March.
INfluenza usually appears in epidemic forman effects may people at once
Is it the mantoux or the hepatitis vaccine that must be offered free of charge for all employees?
If an employer requires a mantoux, they usually pay for that. Those employers may also offer the Hep-b vaccine free of charge. It's not required that they pay for it, but places that I have worked for that have offered the hep-b vaccine do so for free.
Ask your HR person.
What do people get from Swine Flu?
Most important is fever, if there´s no fever it´s not the flu. Other symptoms can be : muscular aches, breathing difficulties, throat pain, headache. From what I´ve heard if there are 3 or more of these symptoms there´s a high probabilty of swine flu, but there MUST be fever present.
Where did Swine Flu originated from?
actually swine flu is not at all any dangerous disease it spread due a mistake of scientists working in Russia's laboratory and then further sent the testube's sample to Mexico to stop this... but due to double mistake of another scientists it got spread worldwide.... its not at all dangerous because 1000 people dies daily in India due to Diherria!!!!! and just 325 people died in 8 months suffering from swine flu!!!!!LOLz............
What is the causative organism of Swine Flu?
Viruses. Flu of any type is caused by influenza viruses. In swine flu the specific microbe is the Influenza Type A, H1N1/09 virus.
Additional Note:
Viruses are sometimes classified as microbes. However, not all scientists classify a virus as a "microbe". Most of them do for lack of a better way to talk about them instead of "germ" or other less specific nomenclature. Unlike the other microbes, they are not living organisms. Viruses are specialized groups of "cells" that perform functions working in an organized way. They latch on to and break into a living host's cells and use the life, energy, and nutrients from the host in an almost parasitic way. The genetic material that they have inside themselves combines with that of the host's cells to cause the host cells to stop reproducing more cells like itself for the host and start making viruses like the one that invaded it instead.
See the related questions below about what caused the 2009 swine flu and what are the different types of microbes.
an isotype of the influenza virus
How many people are affected in the virus called Swine Flu?
Adults aged 18-40 and those with compromised immune systems.
According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) press briefing on Monday, May 4, 2009, the median age of confirmed cases is 16 years with a range of 3 months to 81 years. There are 35 known hospitalizations in the United States with the one reported death. 62% of the confirmed cases are under 18 years of age. "
The CDC and World Health Organization (WHO) are working to evaluate the reasons for what seems to be a healthier group of younger people contracting the 2009 Swine Flu. It is unknown at present what accounts for this. It could be that the data is not accurate, the data is skewed perhaps by unreported cases among people with milder symptoms, or other not yet fully evaluated variables. The CDC is giving daily press briefings and these questions will be answered as soon as enough data is compiled to make meaningful assumptions or conclusions.
See the related links section for links to the CDC, WHO, and other helpful web sites.
What countries have people gotten sick from H1N1?
People can have the swine flu virus on them, but don't realize it until it's too late and they go to different countries, so that's how its spread. See the related question below about how swine flu spreads.
