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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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If you was a premature baby if you catch swine flu will you die?
If the premature baby in question is actually still a baby, then they will be at a greater risk. However, if this is referring to an adult that was born prematurely "back then", their immune system has had plenty of time to catch up. Unless they have other, non-related, immune complications, they should not have any increased risk.
The Swine Flu is similar to the regular seasonal flu, many adults and children have died from it around the world, but the majority recover. Unlike the seasonal flu, however, less elderly people have been killed by the A-H1N1/09 swine flu than the regular seasonal flu. People over 65 are much less at risk from the swine flu than seasonal flu.
Is another term for H1N1 Swine Flu vaccine Pneumococcal vaccine?
No, the "pneumonia vaccine" is to protect against several types of pneumonia that are common and will not protect against the A-H1N1/09 virus. See related questions below.
How often do HIV infected people get the flu?
It is hard to say how many people with HIV are infected with the flu every year. That statistic may not be being kept. HIV infection does make a person more susceptible to infections. There are many factors that play into flu infection, including hand washing and exposure to the public. These conditions vary greatly on an individual basis.
So far there is around 88 - uncomfired cases in Australia...meaning these people are being tested for the swine flu. So far, they haven't found a single person in Australia comfired to have swine flu. 1 May 2009
Why is it that the first victim of Swine Flu a small boy survived and did not die?
they were able to catch it in time and give him medicine even though they didn't know about the swine flu yet
How long to stay isolated if you have Swine Flu?
If your doctor has tested you positive for swine flu, he should be able to tell you.
If you however suspect you have it, 3-5 days inside away from people until you are not contagious anymore. Same rule as when you have the normal flu.
Yes, when people talk about having bad flu or a bad case of the flu, they just mean it is giving them worse symptoms than usual or than the last flu virus they caught.
Should flu shot be given with expired needle?
Any medicine or medical supply that has an expiration date that has been passed, should not be used. In this example, the needle may be unsafe due to loss of sterility over time.
How did all of the Swine Flu get destroyed?
Although the H1N1/09 Pandemic has been declared ended by the World Health Organization and we have entered the "Post Pandemic Phase", that doesn't mean that all of the swine flu is destroyed.
The pandemic did spread the virus to every country in the world, but there still are outbreaks in some areas as of October 2010. There are no more widespread pandemic proportions of the infection or epidemics but the outbreaks continue.
Because it is expected to continue to cause the swine flu again this season, it is important for everyone to get their flu shot now in the US. The flu vaccination for this 2010-2011 flu season will include the vaccine for H1N1/09, so if you haven't had your regular flu shot yet, now is the time to get it to protect you from getting H1N1/09 as well as the two other types of flu viruses included in this year's influenza vaccination.
Can the flu shot cause you to break out with acne?
Everyone reacts differently to vaccinations, so, although it is not a typical or common reaction, it is possible, but unlikely that it contributed.
A person can be contagious with a virus like the flu for a day or two before they even notice their own symptoms. So if you are around them during that time frame and in close or direct contact with them, the potential exists for you to come down with the flu.
How does the Swine Flu replicate?
Because this disease is contagious, if people sneeze someone might get infected. Also, if you have swine flu and you open a door after sneezing, the next person who puts their hand on the door and puts their hand in their mouth is infected. Please don't spread germs!
Will a flu vaccine help after being exposed to it?
Unless you have specific lab tests to identify the exact strain of the flu to which you were exposed, you would be better off to get the shot than assume you don't need the shot and risk getting exposed to it later. A better treatment for prevention of flu after exposure and/or reduction in severity and duration of symptoms, could be Tamiflu. Check with your health care professional if you think you have been exposed, to be most effective, the anti-viral medicines should be taken in the first 40 hours after exposure.
Why should you use a mask in a swine flu infected area?
The latest from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that masks are really only effective in containing the respiratory droplets of a person who has the flu. If they cough or sneeze, the mask will help prevent the spread of their germs to others.
A-H1N1/09 is not an airborne pathogen in the medical use of the term. It can only be in the air for a short time period after a cough or sneeze since they are contained in the respiratory droplets that fall to the floor, unlike a true airborne microbe that can move on air currents and stay suspended in air. So unless you stand very close and breathe in immediately after they cough or sneeze, then you will not catch it that way in the air. It is recommended that you stand six feet away from someone with the disease if possible.
There are masks that will filter the virus that is sub-microscopic, called N95, but they are very uncomfortable and must be fitted precisely and medical professional fitting initially is recommended. They can provide a false sense of security and the virus can pass around the mask into your mouth or nose if the mask is not fitted properly. They must be changed frequently when they get wet from respirations, since they become ineffective when wet.
See the related question section for more information about wearing face masks.
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What country has the largest deaths due to H1N1?
what country has had the most deaths from swine flu h1n1?
What are the side effects of decongestant nasal sprays and nose drops?
The most common side effects from decongestant nasal sprays and nose drops are sneezing and temporary burning, stinging, or dryness.
What is the novel Deathwatch about?
Deathwatch is a book authored by Robb White and published in 1972. The book was awarded the 1973 Edgar Award for Best Juvenile Mystery from the Mystery Writers of America. It features a skilled, successful hunter and business man, Madec, who goes to the desert after receiving a rare permit to shoot bighorn in the desert. He hires a 22-year-old college student named Ben, who is to help show Madec where the bighorn are. After the third day of the venture, Madec accidentally shot an old prospector, and he wanted Ben to keep it a secret, as he was a man of importance who did not have time to sit in jail. Ben said that the honest thing to do was for the two of them to report the accidental shot, but Madec had other ideas. Ben was stubborn and refused to comply with Madec. As a result, Madec gave Ben two choices. Madec could shoot Ben on the spot, or Ben could make an attempt to escape the desert by walking 45 miles to the nearest highway without clothes, food, or water. And worst of all was that Madec would make sure Ben wouldn't make it and that he would be watching him the whole way. By the end of the book, Ben escapes the desert, and Madec is put to justice. Ben discredits Madec by explaining how Madec lied about several things. One included the clothing of Les, the game warden. Madec claimed that Les was wearing the game warden uniform. However, according to Ben, Les wore a purple shirt, yellow shorts, and white shoes, which was different from the game warden uniform. After that no one in the hearing believed what Madec said. The doctor that examined Ben and Madec proved that Madec shot the old man.
What part of Africa did the Swine Flu start?
Swine flu began in China. Pigs (swine ) live with humans thus "swine" flu mutated and transferred to humans.
