What is the swine flu?
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The H1N1 is a new form of Swine Influenza which has made a sudden outbreak in Mexico and the US. It has killed 86 (at time of writing) in Mexico but no where else in the world.
However, there is a suspected 1400+ possible infected people in Mexico with 20 being known.
In the US, 100+ is suspected to have been infected with 20 known.
In Canada, 5 is suspected to have been infected with 6 known.
In New Zealand, 25+ is suspected to have been infected but no confirmed laboratory cases of present and Columbia is in a similar situation with 12 suspected.
Spain has 7 possible casings, France has 4, the UK has 6 with 2 being confirmed by laboratory tests and Israel 1.
The virus is a new strain of influenza, from which human populations have not been vaccinated or naturally immunized.
The virus appears to infect by human-to-human transmission. Investigations of infected patients indicate no direct contact with swine, such as at a farm or agricultural fair. In contrast, for example, disease transmission in the last severe human outbreak of influenza, the bird flu that peaked in 2006, was determined to be almost entirely from direct contact between humans and birds.
The virus has produced severe disease in Mexico, and some deaths. Furthermore, in Mexico (but not in the United States) the illness has primarily struck young, healthy adults, much like the deadly Spanish Flu of 1918. Most other influenza strains produce the worst symptoms in young children, elderly adults, and others with weaker immune systems.
The virus could become a pandemic if it becomes out of hand. Already countries around the world are taking serious precaution. A vaccine could take several months to produce and countries like Mexico and the US are taking precautions such as wearing face masks.
If you are in the southern areas of the US or Mexico - I would advise you get a face mask, stay at home and keep away from open places. Take precautions now. If you are in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia or Southern America - then it is fine for the time being but be prepared.
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