The symptoms of swine flu

Distribution of swine influenza (or rather the virus H1N1) spread panic throughout the world. Media are sounding the alarm, officials stir up the situation, whereas in fact, swine flu no more dangerous than usual. The number of its complications and mortality is even less than that of normal influenza. Emphasize that the majority of cases of swine influenza will transfer it without any problems, and no reason to fear and panic not - need to treat it like a normal influenza.
The symptoms of swine flu

The symptoms of swine flu symptoms are similar to flu symptoms: fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, pains in the joints, headache, weakness in the body, shivering. Some patients are also seen vomiting and diarrhea.
Symptoms appear within 3-5 days after exposure to the virus and do not usually go away within 8 days. To find out how likely is it that you are infected with swine influenza, answer the following questions:
She stood up do you have temperatures above 38 degrees?
Laid down: Do you have a nose? Is there a runny nose?
Do you have a dry cough?
It hurts if you have a throat?
Do you suffer from pain in the muscles?
Do you feel very tired and weak?
Does it hurt your head?
Do you see the symptoms you mentioned 48 hours or more?
A combination of several of these symptoms, without high temperature, may indicate a common cold. In this case, you are shown drinking liquids, rest and Anti-cold means.
If you answered yes to several of these issues, and among the above symptoms you have a fever, there is likely to be infected with swine influenza, and you should consult your doctor. Also, you should limit contact with others
Who is at risk?

People with chronic diseases of the heart, lung, kidney, liver, patients with diabetes mellitus
Cancer patients
People suffering from obesity
Pregnant women (in 2 and 3 trimester)
Children and babies
Older people (over 65)
Health care workers at risk for flu
People with immune disorders
People with neuromuscular and neurocognitive disorders (muscular dystrophy, and dementia)
How to guard against swine flu, if one family member fell ill (prevention of swine flu)

Patient swine influenza should not communicate with children.
It is desirable that only one adult caring for the sick.
Avoid close contact between the patient and other family members, at-risk. If no other choice - the patient should wear a gauze mask.
It is advisable to use paper napkins, which can be discarded immediately after use. Also, at the time of illness, each family member must make a personal towel. Make sure that all family members to periodically wash thoroughly with soap and rinse hands special decontamination solution.
All premises shall be continuously ventilated homes.
The patient should be as far from healthy family members.
The patient must cover the person by coughing and sneezing and wash hands thoroughly with soap and water and / or wipe decontamination solution
How to behave during an epidemic of swine flu?

A few tips on what precautions should be taken during an epidemic of swine influenza to reduce the risk of infection.
If you are in crowded places (such as cinema or railway station), avoid crowded places maximum or carry a gauze mask, which must be put on, if nearby heard a bad cough.
It is recommended from time to time, disinfect your phone, computer keyboard, the knobs on the doors, etc.
It is advisable not to approach the man who looks ill (if he coughs, blows his nose, etc.) If you were asked to provide assistance to a man prodezinfetsiruyte hands afterwards.
Refrain from kissing and shaking hands with strangers. If you shook hands with a stranger, and you are not sure that he is healthy, wipe the hands of disinfecting solution or wash them thoroughly with soap and water.
Going abroad? Make some gauze mask and packaging "Tamiflu" just in case.
And most importantly: no need to panic - in most cases, pig influenza, as well as other similar types of flu, uncomplicated and does not pose a threat to life.