CDC Swine Flu symptoms

CDC SWINE FLU SYMPTOMS

The CDC Swine Flu Symptoms have been explained to the public via all major new outlets and formats. The written word, song lyrics, news anchor lead-in, even leaflets placed on my car at the mall. Swine Flu Information is everywhere and for good reason. Here is is the middle of September 2009 and major hospital systems are reporting an early flu season. 

Recent swine flu case numbers suggest this will be a seasonal flu like no other. Technically, Flu Season doesn't begin until November. You do the math. Because Swine Flu is currently more prominent in younger people, recently youtube.com hosted a video containing the Center for Disease Control Swine Flu Symptoms.

The CDC Swine Flu Symptoms Video stars none other than Dr. Joseph Bresee, M.D. Dr. Bresee is Chief of Epidemiology and Prevention in the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Influenza Division. Dr. Bresee discusses the symptoms of swine flu and what to do about them. According to the CDC, Swine Flu Symptoms include:

• Fever
• Cough
• Sore Throat
• Body Aches
• Headaches
• Chills
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea and Vomiting have been reported in some cases of Swine Flu
• Severe Illnesses
• Pneumonia
• Respiratory Failure
• Death

CDC Swine Flu Symptoms can cause an worsening of underlying medical conditions. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention also recommend that you follow up with a qualified medical doctor in any Swine Flu Symptoms develop.

The CDC also expresses that if children develop Swine Flu Symptoms, you should seek Emergency Care as soon as possible. These symptoms are:

• Rapid Breathing
• Trouble Breathing
• Bluish Skin Color
• No Drinking Enough Fluids
• Not Waking Up or Not Interacting
• So Irritable The Child Does Not Want To Be Held
• Fever With A Rash
• Flu-like Symptoms that Improve But Return with Worse Symptoms and A Cough

Symptoms of Swine Flu in adults that require immediate emergency care include:

• Difficulty Breathing
• Shortness of Breath
• Chest Pressure
• Stomach Pain
• Dizziness
• Confusion
• Severe or Persistent Vomiting

Adults who are infected with Swine Flu can be extremely contagious and can remain that way for up to 7 days from the start of Swine Flu Symptoms. Children can be sickened and remain contagious for longer than 7 days.

~ Posted September 23 2009

Contact the Centers For Disease Control:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  1600 Clifton Rd
  Atlanta, GA 30333
• 800-CDC-INFO