The cause of swine flu is Swine influenza-A virus/ H1N1. This is a new form of Influenza-A H1N1 virus.
People who are infected with this virus, will not directly hurt, but will undergo a process of between 1-7 days. While the transmission period ranged from 1 day before onset of illness up to 7 days after illness.
The modes of transmission of this disease are through direct contact with patients. Good for talking or exposed to saliva splashes. Transmission of the virus can also be through contact with objects contaminated with virus.
Here are tips and tricks for the prevention of swine flu on self and family around us.
^_^ Always wash hands with soap and running water, if no water then can use antiseptic hand wipes.
^_^ Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth after touching contaminated items that we suspect a virus.
^_^ Avoid direct contact with patients with flu.
^_^ When you infected the flu you should not leave the house or if forced out of the house you
^_^ should wear a mask. This is useful for avoiding other people contracting the flu from you, other than that the use of masks is also useful to avoid the more severe flu that you suffered because of the influence of dirty air that might be outside the home.
^_^ Cover mouth and nose when you sneeze, this is to prevent the spread of viruses through the air.
^_^ Immediately go to the doctor, if you show symptoms of flu, such as fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, vomiting and diarrhea.
^_^ Postpone your trip if you're sick. If you are forced to travel to countries who are infected with swine flu, and when you come back you feel ill, immediately went to the doctor.
^_^ Behave healthy lifestyle, not smoking, getting enough sleep, exercise regularly, avoid stress, drink enough water, and eat nutritious food.
Hopefully the tips and tricks useful for all of us.
Cheers
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