{"id":1388,"date":"2020-10-07T11:51:40","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T11:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1388"},"modified":"2026-01-15T10:56:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T10:56:12","slug":"swine-flu-overview-causes-symptoms-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/swine-flu-overview-causes-symptoms-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Swine Flu: Overview, Causes, Symptoms and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Technically, the term &#8220;<strong>swine flu<\/strong>&#8221; refers to pigs influenza. Pigs sometimes transmit influenza viruses to humans, mainly to hog farmers and veterinarians. Somebody diagnosed with swine flu passes the infection on to others less frequently. <strong><em>Here we&#8217;ll discuss about the Swine Flu, its symptoms and when to see a doctor.<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Scientists identified one specific\nstrain of flu virus known as H1N1 in the spring of 2009. In fact, this virus is\na mixture of viruses of pigs, birds and human viruses. During the flu season\n2009-10, H1N1 triggered the human respiratory infection widely known as swine\nflu. Since so many people around the world became ill that year, the WHO has\ndeclared H1N1- induced flu a global pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pandemic was declared by the WHO\nin August 2010. Scientists have since changed the way they call viruses. Now,\nthe H1N1 virus is called H1N1v. The v stands for variant and which shows that\nthe virus usually circulates in animals but has been found in humans. Another\nstrain, H3N2v, has been circulating in humans since 2011 which causes the flu\nas well. Both strains are used in the 2018-19 flu vaccine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/swine-flu-overview-causes-symptoms-and-prevention\/#Signs_and_symptoms_of_swine_flu\" title=\"Signs and symptoms of swine flu\">Signs and symptoms of swine flu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/swine-flu-overview-causes-symptoms-and-prevention\/#Causesof_swine_flu\" title=\"Causesof swine flu\">Causesof swine flu<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signs_and_symptoms_of_swine_flu\"><\/span> Signs and symptoms of swine flu <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of swine flu are\nidentical to those of illnesses induced by other types of flu which can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Fever\n(but not always)<\/li><li>Chills<\/li><li>Cough<\/li><li>Sore\nthroat<\/li><li>Runny\nor stuffy nose<\/li><li>Watery,\nred eyes<\/li><li>Body\naches<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Nausea\nand vomiting<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/pneumonia-cause-symptoms-risk-factor-and-treatment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Pneumonia: Cause, Symptoms, Risk Factor, And Treatment (opens in a new tab)\">Pneumonia: Cause, Symptoms, Risk Factor, And Treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are usually healthy and show\nsigns and symptoms of flu such as fever, cough and body ache you do not need to\nsee a doctor. However, if you have flu symptoms and are pregnant or you have a\nchronic illness, such as asthma, emphysema, diabetes or a heart condition call\nyour doctor because you have a higher chance of flu complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causesof_swine_flu\"><\/span><strong>Causes<\/strong>of swine flu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Influenza viruses infect the cells\nthat line your nose, throat and lungs. The virus enters your body when you\ninhale contaminated droplets or transfer the live virus from a contaminated\nsurface to your eyes, nose or mouth. You can&#8217;t catch swine flu from eating\npork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lifestyle remedies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tips for treating swine flu symptoms\nand preventing further infection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Using\nover-the-counter medications<\/li><li>Washing\nhands frequently with soap and water<\/li><li>Having\nplenty of sleep<\/li><li>Exercising\nfrequently<\/li><li>Reducing\nstress<\/li><li>Consuming\nliquids<\/li><li>Eating\na healthy diet<\/li><li>Avoiding\nbeing near to anyone with flu symptoms<\/li><li>Not\ntouching surfaces that might have the virus<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Anyone suffering from flu should stay at home from work or school while\nsymptoms last.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;ve lived in or traveled to a region where swine flu affects a lot of people, you might have been exposed to the virus. Swine farmers and veterinarians are at the severe risk of being exposed to actual swine flu as they deal with and are close to pigs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Read Also:<\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/coronaviruses-symptoms-treatments-and-prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Coronaviruses: Symptoms, Treatments, And Prevention (opens in a new tab)\">Coronaviruses: Symptoms, Treatments, And Prevention<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications of influenza include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Worsening\nof medical conditions, such as heart disease and asthma<\/li><li>Pneumonia<\/li><li>Neurological\nsigns and symptoms, from confusion to seizures<\/li><li>Respiratory\nfailure<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to prevent swine flu is\nto get a flu vaccine every year. Many simple ways to prevent swine flu include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Regularly\nwashing hands with soap or hand sanitizer<\/li><li>Not\ntouching your nose, mouth, or eyes (The virus can live on surfaces like\ntelephones and tabletops.)<\/li><li>Staying\nhome from work or school if you\u00e2\u20ac\u2122re sick<\/li><li>Avoiding\nlarge gatherings when swine flu is in season<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Following any guidelines on public\nhealth regarding school closures or avoiding crowds during the flu season is critical.\nSuch guidelines may come from the CDC, WHO, National Institutes of Health, or\nfrom other government institutions of public health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flu season shifts from year to year,\nbut in the United States, it generally starts in October and runs until as late\nas May. It usually peaks in January, although it\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s possible to get the flu any\ntime of year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Technically, the term &#8220;swine flu&#8221; refers to pigs influenza. Pigs sometimes transmit influenza viruses to humans, mainly to hog farmers and veterinarians. Somebody diagnosed with swine flu passes the infection on to others less frequently. Here we&#8217;ll discuss about the Swine Flu, its symptoms and when to see a doctor. 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