H1N1 flu (swine flu) - Symptoms and causes

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A human respiratory infection caused by an influenza strain that started in pigs. Swine flu was first recognized in the 1919 pandemic and still circulates as a seasonal flu virus. Swine flu is caused by the H1N1 virus strain, which started in pigs. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, chills, weakness, and body aches. Children, pregnant women, and the elderly are at risk of severe infection. Typical treatment includes rest, pain relievers, and fluids. In some cases, antiviral medication and IV fluids may be required.

The symptoms of the novel H1N1 flu virus in people are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with this virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.

Treatment consists of antivirals

Typical treatment includes rest, pain relievers, and fluids. In some cases, antiviral medication and IV fluids may be required.

If you have any difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, sudden dizziness, severe or persistent vomiting, and other flu-like symptoms that improve but then come back with worsening fever or cough, you need to see a doctor immediately. Some of the same antiviral drugs used to treat seasonal flu also work against the H1N1 Type A Influenza. But the treatment is focused more on curbing the symptoms than the virus itself. It is hence largely supportive and consists of bed rest, increased fluid consumption, cough suppressants, antipyretics, and analgesics.

 

Can you get swine flu from pork?

You cannot get infected by H1N1 from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products are safe.

How can a swine flu infection be prevented?

Wearing a mask is always recommended. And with COVID-19 guidelines in place, this is not hard to follow. Also, avoid touching any part of your face, wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and use hand sanitizers.

Getting vaccinated against influenza can also confer sufficient immunity against swine flu.


Precautions

·         Home Isolation

·         Physical distancing

·         Avoiding gatherings

·         Wearing N95 Mask

·         Regular Hand sanitization

·         Preventative Vaccination


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