About Pig's influenza or (Swine flue)

What is H1N1 (swine) flu?
H1N1 Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it’s possible for swine flu viruses to spread from person to person also.

Here are some tips to stay healthy and prevent the virus:

• Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you sneeze, and throw the tissue away after using it
• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers are also effective
• Avoid close contact with sick people
• Avoid touching your nose, eyes, or mouth
• You are sick with the flu and might have close contact with others
• If you live with someone with the flu, and might be in a crowded place
• You are healthy and don’t expect to be in close contact with a sick person, but need to be in a crowded place
A respirator fits snugly over the nose and mouth and protects the wearer from breathing in small particles by using a set of filters or other special material. They are should be worn by people like caregivers, who might have extended exposure to sick people.


Sources: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The World Health Organization, pandemicflu.gov