What is swine flu? And what does it do to you

The term “swine flu” refers to any strain of influenza that is capable of infecting domestic pigs. The 2009 H1N1 strain of influenza, a zoonotic form of this disease, is frequently referred to as…

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Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that cause regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been …

http://www.cdc.gov/washington/h1n1/2009/sw20090428.htm

Like people, pigs can get influenza (flu), but swine flu viruses aren’t the same as human flu viruses. Swine flu doesn’t often infect people, and the rare human cases that have occurred in the past have mainly affected people who had direct…

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Related Questions Answered on Y!Answers

what happens if people get swine flu? is it permanent? does it paralyze you?

Q: How is it different from the regular flu? Why have some people died?

A: Hello I would first off like to say that this is an excellent question. Swine flu is not permanent. It is known to be a major deal but overall it is not. The flu is like any other flu but is new to the United States (reasons for people dieing) The doctors were unaware of this until later back and did not have a vaccine back then. The Swine Flu does not paralyze you unless you are VERY SICK with it. (You may go into a shock)

Do you have swine flu or know anyone who does?

Q: One of the guys who lives in the dorm directly across from me has it, and so does my brother and his roommate (at a different university about 100 miles away).None of them feel well, but their lives aren’t in danger or anything. Still, it doesn’t keep half the university from worrying about it and spreading misinformation.So, do you have it or know someone who does? And are you hearing a lot of panic and misinformation?

A: A few of my husband’s friends have it and one of my friends had two sisters who had it.A lot of people have been panicking. The swine flu has (so far) proven to be less fatal than the regular flu. There’s no real need for people to worry. All you can do is protect yourself. Do not get too close to anyone showing symptoms (stay about 6 inches away as particles from coughing and sneezing can reach out pretty far), wash your hands frequently, and do not touch your face. Unfortunately, people are contagious even before showing symptoms so you can’t fully protect yourself. Practice good hygiene, avoid those who are sick, and hope for the best.

Is it true that the swine flu shot has Mercury in it?

Q: I’m scared I heard people say that it has mercury in it. I was wondering if it does contain it. I think I might be getting the swine flu shot today cause my mom says.

A: It has as type of mercury on it.