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The
Obama administration declared recently a public health
emergency in response to the increase in Swine Flu cases
in the United States and in the world. Like seasonal
flu, swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by
viruses that usually effect pigs. Swine Flu has
spread from person-to -person, like influenza, in the
past, but was limited and not so widespread.
About the Swine
Flu:
The Swine Flu that has caused these
actions is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type
A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in
pigs and in the past was not generally transmittable to
people. Occasionally these viruses change and it
appears that this strain has and is now transmittable to
people.
Where it
Originated:
The outbreak that has been in the
news appears to have originated in Mexico and at this
point in time has affected people who were in Mexico (in
some cases students on spring break and on school trips)
or who might have been in contact with affected
individuals. The symptoms of Swine Flu in people are
similar to the symptoms of regular flu we are accustomed
to dealing with and include fever, cough, sore throat,
body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that
U.S. travelers avoid all non-essential travel to Mexico.
What We Can
Do:
Swine Flu can be transmitted in ways
similar to the 'regular' flu, through coughing, sneezing
or by touching something with flu viruses on it and then
touching the mouth or nose. Because there is no
vaccine available now to prevent this flu, it is
important that we all practice the everyday actions that
can help prevent the spread of germs that cause
respiratory illnesses like influenza.
These steps
include:
- Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when
you cough or sneeze. Then make sure to throw the
tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water,
especially after you cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs spread this way.
- Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
- If you get sick with influenza, it is recommended
that you stay home from work or school and limit
contact with others to keep from infecting them.
It is important to note that as of now there
is no epidemic or a reason to panic. The U.S. and
other governments are taking actions in order to prevent
this from developing into a Pandemic and to raise
awareness to everybody about the importance of following
these preventive
To learn more about Swine Flu,
please view the following Links:
Safe Wise Swine
Flu Release
Safe Wise is a preferred vendor of
Philadelphia Insurance and they provide Risk Management
consulting, training and support services to national
organizations.
The CDC Swine
Flu Main Page
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) runs up to date information on the
escalating problem with the Swine Flu. Interim Guidance
Updates are made daily on the CDC website.
The Pandemic
Flu Website
The Pandemic Flu website provides
comprehensive government wide information on Pandemic
flu viruses for the general public. This includes
Swine Flu, Avian Flu, General Influenza, etc.
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