What are the symptoms of Swine Flu - Novel H1N1?

Symptoms: Having a single one of these symptoms does not mean you have the new flu, and, you don't need to have all of these symptoms to suspect infection, either. The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza. Watch for some combination of these symptoms: Coughing Headaches Body Aches Vomiting Diarrhea Sneezing Runny Nose Fever over or at 101F about 41C If you think you have the swine flu and have high fever, chest pain, are short of breath, or get sudden dizziness, and, especially if you also live in an area were it has been discovered, you should seek medical attention.

For the anti-viral medications that could lessen or stop your symptoms more quickly to be effective, they must be given quickly (within two days of the first symptoms) According to the CDC What are the signs and symptoms of swine flu in people? The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people.

Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions Update 29 May, 2009 From CDC: It is important for people who have chronic health conditions, women who are pregnant, and people with other high risk factors to pay special attention to warning signs to signal when to seek care or receive medical treatment for a respiratory illness like influenza In children signs that need urgent medical attention include: fast breathing or trouble breathing blueish or gray skin color not drinking enough fluids severe, persistent vomiting not waking up or not interacting being so irritable that the child doesn't want to be held and flu-like symptoms improve, but then return later with a fever and a worse cough Those are warning signs physicians think about all the time with respiratory infections. They are good things for parents to have in mind with this new influenza Novel H1N1 strain In adults signs that need urgent medical attention include: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen sudden dizziness, confusion, persistent or severe vomiting that doesn't go away and flu-like symptoms that improve, but then come back again with a fever or worsening of cough Other underlying medical conditions can create the potential for more severe illness, and it is for that reason that people who have these underlying conditions, or the family members who care for such people, need to remain vigilant about these warning signs emerging It's often best to contact a health care provider for advice before going to an office or care center and waiting for an appointment. That's also a better strategy than going to an emergency room, but these warning signs can help people differentiate a cough or cold or respiratory symptoms without warning signs, from the type of signs that might lead you to want to get help from a medical provider To prevent swine flu or colds or other strains of flu and viruses: If you live with or care for someone known to have the swine flu virus, you should assume that you, too, can spread the disease.

Even if you do not yet have symptoms, you can have the virus and spread the virus before you know you have it. That means that before, during, and after symptoms, you should wash your hands frequently and before you touch your face, nose, eyes and mouth and before you touch other people's faces or mucous tissue. You should also wash your hands after you cough or sneeze.

Use a tissue to cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze and then immediately throw the tissue away. Cough into your elbow if you do not have a tissue, don't use your bare hand, unless you wash hands immediately after and before you touch anything Stay home from work or errands when sick and keep your kids home if they have any symptoms or others in your family do. The schools will recommend if it is safe for your children to attend school if there are other children from the school infected.

Be prepared with day care alternatives if the schools announce a closure. Flu virus can live for approximately two hours on hard surfaces, perhaps longer on moist or soft materials. Use disinfectants recommended for control of viruses on surfaces that are commonly touched, such as telephones,door knobs, light switches, chair arms, public pens and pencils (take your own), and grocery cart handles as well as the lavatory knobs, handles, and surfaces Wash hands constantly Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing and or coughing (after wash your hands and don't touch anything before you wash hands) Stay away from large groups of people Don't touch eyes nose or mouth Stay home when sick so other people don't get it and if you do or think you have it get medical attention IMMEDIATELY (but don't go just for a case of the sniffles) Underlying medical conditions or other factors that create higher risk for serious illness with the Novel H1N1 influenza have been defined by CDC as: Persons at increased risk of severe illness from influenza (i.e.

Gh-risk persons) include those groups at higher risk for severe illness from seasonal influenza, including: children younger than 5 years old; persons aged 65 years or older; children and adolescents (younger than 18 years) who are receiving long-term aspirin therapy and who might be at risk for experiencing Reye syndrome after influenza virus infection; pregnant women; adults and children who have pulmonary, including asthma, cardiovascular, hepatic, hematological, neurologic, neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders, such as diabetes; adults and children who have immunosuppression (including immunosuppression caused by medications or by HIV); and, residents of nursing homes and other chronic-care facilities.

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