symptoms of swine flu

what are the symptoms of swine flu?

Some of the possible Symptoms of Swine Influenza Viruses include:

• Weakness or Malaise 
• Loss of Appetite - Anorexia
• General Body Aches - Myalgias
• Shortness of Breath
• Abrupt Onset of High Fever: 38° to 40° C (100° to 104° F)
• Rhinorrhea  or Runny Nose - Profuse, Watery Nasal Discharge
• Lassitude (Lack of Energy)
• Headache
• Dry Cough
• Conjunctivitis - Reddened, Irritated Watery Eyes
• Sore Throat - Pharyngitis 

The CDC - Centers for Disease Control and the WHO -  World Health Organization have been working diligently toward containing this current 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak and attempting to get it under control before it turns into a 2010 Swine Flu Pandemic.

How to Avoid Swine Flu?
The easy answer:

• WASH YOUR HANDS! Always wash your hands before eating, touching your face and eyes, and before touching anything you or your children might handle. Disinfect all handled surfaces with a CDC approved cleaner: such as doorknobs, refrigerator doors, and computer keyboards to decrease your risk of Swine Flu Infection.

Contact the Centers For Disease Control:

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