WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF THE H1N1 VIRUS
Swine Flu H1N1 Symptoms result from Swine Flu (aka swine flu influenza) is a Novel Strain of Type A Influenza Virus. This new strain is a combination of Avian (bird) flu, swine (pig) and human influenza. Swine Flu of 2009 is an extremely infectious and contagious disease and is discussed constantly for good reason. The 2009 Swine Flu has been labeled as a global pandemic outbreak by the WHO - World Health Organization & CDC - Centers For Disease Control in Atlanta, GA.
Currently, there is now specific treatment for Swine Flu H1N1 Symptoms because of how new and unique the 2009 outbreak is. Children and older people should be particularly careful in the upcoming flu season. Any one with a compromised immune system (elderly people) or those whose immune system have not developed fully (children) need to be extra cautious.Recent reports from the CDC state the following groups are most susceptible to Swine Flu H1N1 Symptoms:
- People older than 65 years & older
- Children less than five years old
- Patients with compromised immune systems
- HIV +
- AIDS
- History of Pneumonia
- History of Lupus
- Cancer patients on Chemo-therapy to suppress White Blood Cell Count
- Cancer patients receiving radiation therapy
- Pregnant women
- Newborns with history of respiratory problems in-utero
- Chills with high fever
- Muscle and full body aches
- Lassitude - No energy
- Dry cough
- Sore throat
- Respiratory Distress
- HEADACHE
- General Malaise
- Extreme weakness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
~ Posted September 25 2009