Swine Flu

By Blanca && Edsonn

Does Swine Flu really come from pigs? According to Webmd.com swine flu (aka H1N1) is a human disease. The disease is contagious through people not pigs. The disease was nicknamed swine flu because the virus that causes swine flu passed on to humans from pigs. The virus is made up of genes from swine, bird, and human flu viruses. The swine flu virus that attacked pigs isn't the same as human flu viruses.
Symptoms of H1N1 are pretty much like regular flu symptoms.Some of the symptoms are fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting. Almost everyone with the flu has at least two symptoms however some these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions.You can't get the virus by eating pork, bacon, ham, or other pig meats. You can only get the 2009 H1N1 swine flu from another person.Some ways to help prevent getting the virus is by washing your hands with soap and water, especially after you coughed or sneezed. You should scrub for at least 20 seconds and rinse thoroughly. Avoid being close to someone who might have the flu.Try not to touch your mouth, nose, or eyes. That's pretty hard to do so keep your hands clean at all times.
Clinical tests show that the swine flu shot works great. The shot begins to work about eight days after vaccination. Kids under 10 years will need two shots. The shot is super awesome & really works and according to results from clinical tests, it's also safe on pregnant women!So now you pretty much know the basics of swine flu so watch out!