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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).
1,816 Questions
If Swine Flu can kill you then why not normal flu?
Normal flu does kill. In the USA alone it killed over 36,000 people in 2008! So if you were to find out the death numbers from flu in other countries the total would very high! http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/2240054/posts Swine flu is just more of a concern as it is a new type of flu containing both bird flu and swine flu. Only very few people if anyone at all will have immunity from Swine flu.
How does the water vapour helps in killing germs?
you do a poo in a bowl and mix it from Michael Richards
Because we all know flu will cause death, it is new. also,swine lu began by farm pigs in Mexico, the farmer caused swine flu, it got to his wife,and to people. Pig meat sellers have started to wash hands and the pig before cutting,farmers cleaning pig patches. the died people amont is 58 percent.
What human body system is targeted by influenza viruses?
The respiratory system is the first system targeted and hit in any influenza. Although stomach and GI viral infections are sometimes called "stomach flu", those are not really caused by an influenza virus, it is another kind of virus.
As influenza worsens in some individuals other body systems can be severely affected secondarily, such as renal (kidneys), central nervous system (fever induced seizures), etc.
Yes, any contact of the virus with mucous tissue can give you the viral infection. So, if the virus gets in your mouth by any means, including eating something that has the virus on it, putting your finger in your mouth, or holding a pencil between your teeth, for example, you can potentially catch the flu. That is why not touching your face, eyes, nose, or mouth and washing hands frequently is such an important part of the pandemic prevention advisories.
Do flu viruses have a high mutation rate?
Yes, viruses do mutate very easily. This is one reason the cure for the common cold is so elusive, before a vaccine can be created for the strain of rhinovirus or other virus that is causing the currently circulating common cold, the viruses will have often mutated to a new form making a vaccine ineffective.
Can one get shed virus from someone who just got a flu shot through bodily fluids sweat blood etc?
If they do not have the flu themselves, then no, you will not have virus to shed and no one with a healthy immune system can get the flu from someone because they just had a shot. The virus that is put into the vaccines is either totally inactivated ("dead") or it is weakened by a chemical process so that it can not give someone the flu. The 2009 Swine Flu vaccine is made from "dead" viruses for the shots and weakened viruses for the nasal spray.
The only close precaution to this is that when someone gets the nasal spray vaccine that is made from weakened instead of "dead" virus, it is best that they not be physically too close immediately after the nasal spray is administered to someone who is immuno-compromised, such as the children in isolation "bubbles" or those on immuno-suppressant medications after organ transplants. It is unlikely, but possible that they might become ill from the weakened virus.
What are the symptoms for turtle flu?
None because it's fake. It was mention on an episode of Parks & Rec
Why should some people never get the flu shot?
There are some people who should not use the vaccines for prevention of the flu, but it is a small minority of people. Most people should be vaccinated annually against the flu. The shot is actually less of a problem than the LAIV (Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine) in most cases, since it is made from completely inactivated virus particles ("dead" vaccine). Some of the contraindications to flu shots are:
- Infants under 6 months old since their immature immune systems can not handle it.
- Some people have severe allergic reactions to the vaccines, which is rare, but severe problems from vaccinations are usually due to allergy. The extremely rare deaths after a vaccination are usually due to anaphylaxis caused by an allergy. [However, new evidence shows that those with allergies to eggs may be able to be safely vaccinated now, according to the CDC (US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. See the related question below for more information about that.]
- Anyone who has, in the past, had GBS [Guillain-Barré Syndrome] within 6 weeks of taking a flu vaccine, since they may have the same problems again.
Those are about the only reasons not to get a flu vaccination at all. There are precautions and specifications of situations when the LAIV type of flu vaccines (nasal mist) should not be used since the weakened, but live, virus in the nasal vaccines can cause too strong of a reaction or other problems in some people. This type is to be used only by healthy people aged 2 - 49. Some of the people who should not use the LAIV vaccines are:
- children younger than 2 and adults 50 years and older,
- pregnant women,
- anyone with a weakened immune system,
- children younger than 5 years with asthma or one or more episodes of wheezing during the past year,
- anyone with certain muscle or nerve disorders (such as cerebral palsy) that can lead to breathing or swallowing problems,
- anyone in close contact with a person with a severely weakened immune system (requiring care in a protected environment, such as a bone marrow transplant unit),
- children or adolescents on long-term aspirin treatment,
- anyone with a long-term health problem such as
- heart disease
- kidney or liver disease
- lung disease
- metabolic disease such as diabetes
- asthma
- anemia and other blood disorders
Are pregnant women more at risk of getting swine flu?
Not really if they are otherwise healthy, especially if they get their flu vaccinations as recommended by the OB/GYN associations. They are, however, at higher risk of having complications, sometimes serious complications, once they have the flu. See the related questions below for more information about the importance of getting your flu vaccinations in pregnancy, and also who is at higher risk, besides pregnant women, for complications of the flu.
Flu vaccinations not only protect you from getting the flu and risking the higher rate of complications of the flu in pregnant women, but also protect your fetus and newborn. Your newborn is without a mature and fully functioning immune system until 6 months old. Until then, the infant relies on your antibodies from breast milk and your antibodies from your blood during gestation to protect them from infectious diseases.
How can you tell if your pig has Swine Flu?
According to the CDC:
"Signs of swine flu in pigs can include sudden onset of fever, depression, coughing (barking), discharge from the nose or eyes, sneezing, breathing difficulties, eye redness or inflammation, and going off feed."
Can having the flu keep you from ejaculating?
Realistically, any change in the body can keep you from ejaculating. But quite often the actual act of ejaculating isn't being restrcited, but the mental response created by the illness.
What this means is that your body can still ejaculate, however, it might become exceptionally difficult, near impossible, because you cannot mentally or physically get your body in the condition it needs to complete the act.
If you believe it is more than just not being able to 'get in the mood', please consult your physician.
What is 6 weeks of coughing sore throat and runny nose?
Signs that it is time to see a doctor to find out what is causing symptoms that ordinarily would not last so long, you may have allergies or a sinus infection or any number of other things that might need treatment.
Name something parents tell their kids to do so they don't get sick during flu season?
Wash Hands, Dress Warm, Eat Veggies/Fruit, Get Vaccine, Take Vitamins
How long is the inoculation period for swine flu?
For adults and children over 10, once you have been given the vaccination, either by injection or by intranasal spray, your full immunity should develop in 8 to 10 days.
For children under 10 and down to 6 months old, two doses of vaccine is needed for full immunity. The second inoculation is given 3 weeks to one month after the first dose and in 10 to 14 days following the second dose, healthy children will have achieved immunity.
Infants under 6 months old can not be vaccinated due to the immature status of their immune systems.
What branches of mercury drug will conduct mass vaccination for adult flu in May 30 2009?
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How long can a virus Schine Flu - Influenza A H1N1 stay airborne?
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If you are within a couple feet of an infected person who coughs or sneezes, you can breathe in the fine droplets. If you are farther away, you are less at risk for catching the virus that way. The sneezed/coughed droplets don't stay airborne for very long, but viruses can survive for quite a long time on surfaces, once the droplets fall.
Hope this will help...
Just go to a image search engine like Google Images and type in Swine Flu or Swine Flu Virus.
yes there are at least 3 confirmed cases, many more speculative cases and several around the west lancashire.
It can get very serious. Ppl like that are first inline fo the vaccine.
Will there be a third wave of the H1N1?
It currently (June 2011) does not look like there will be, although it is unpredictable and there are still isolated outbreaks around the world.
Is the cpt code 90658 still used for seasonal flu?
As of January 1, 2011, the code for flu vaccines has changed to be brand specific. Use the following:
Q2036 Flulaval
Q2037 Fluvirin
Q2038 Fluzone
Q2039 Not otherwise specified
