I'm sure most of you are already aware of the Swine Flu Virus. The 2009 swine flu outbreak or H1N1 outbreak is the spread of a new strain of H1N1 influenza virus that was first detected by public health agencies in March 2009. Local outbreaks of an influenza-like illness were first detected in three areas of Mexico, then Texas and California followed by New York, Ohio. By April 28, the new strain was confirmed in Canada, Spain, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Israel and suspected in many other nations, including South Korea and Austria, with over 2,500 candidate cases. As of April 28, 2009, Mexico's schools, universities, and all public events remained closed or suspended while other schools in the U.S. closed due to confirmed cases in students.
Swine Flu Symptoms:
Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those caused by other influenza viruses. These include fever and chills, coughing, sore throat, and fatigue. Sometimes nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can occur. In the past, pneumonia and potentially fatal respiratory failure have been associated with human swine flu infections.
In the recent news, health authorities in Mexico confirmed that over 150 people died of the swine flu. At least 7 hospitalized in US with swine flu. There were 64 and 155 suspected cases in the US. Pretty scary, isn't it?
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