Treating Symptoms: What to Do If You Come Down with Swine Flu

Filed under: Swine Flu Symptoms - 26 Feb 2010  | Spread the word !

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By now, most people know the symptoms of swine flu: fever of over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, exhaustion, headache, muscle aches, sore throat, cough, vomiting and/or diarrhea. When people feel so sick, they may be tempted to seek medical help; but in most cases a visit to the doctor is not necessary.

There are things you can do, however, to ease the aches and pains and other miserable symptoms. First, get plenty of rest. Because H1N1 is contagious, you’ll need to take a few days off work to avoid infecting your co-workers. Spend the time getting all the sleep you possibly can. If you can’t sleep, try to lie quietly and listen to soothing music or watch television.

Next, drink plenty of fluids. This is especially important if vomiting and diarrhea have left you dehydrated. Water, herbal teas, and warm and cold juices are always a good bet. Leave caffeinated drinks and alcohol alone until you are feeling better.

Taking a warm bath or shower can help you feel refreshed and ease muscle aches.

You may also use over the counter medications to lower your fever, ease your aches and pains, and soothe your cough.

In most cases, your symptoms will resolve by themselves and you’ll be back to your regular routine in no time. There are a few cases, though, when seeking the help of a doctor is warranted. It’s definitely wise to see your doctor if you suffer from chronic health problems or from deficiencies in your immune system. A visit to the doctor is also warranted if you have trouble breathing, if your flu symptoms get worse instead of better, or if you have repeated episodes of vomiting that leave you dehydrated.

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Swine Flu Shot Availability for the Masses

Filed under: Swine Flu Symptoms - 01 Feb 2010  | Spread the word !

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The upcoming 3rd wave of swine flu that is possible is making several locations wise up for the need to be vaccine enabled for the masses. The swine flu may actually not come back as powerful as before, but it is still a good idea to take the precautionary steps towards ensuring that as many people as possible get the newest vaccines. These vaccines will be available to nearly everyone and they can be found in many locations such as public health clinics and even Walgreens centers. This makes the difficulty to receive the vaccine much less for anyone. Depending on the location, limited amounts of the vaccine may be possible as well and will be administered on a first come first serve basis.

Companies will also be able to get nurses to come to their places of business to administer the swine flu vaccines for their workers. This option is available through special services and must have arrangements made for this to be possible. The vaccines will be given by trained nurses with the amount of vaccines needed on hand. This can easily be determined by checking with employees and having them sign a consent form to receive the vaccination. Once everything is set up, you could set the date that the nurse is to come in and administer the vaccine to employees. This is a great option to ensure that the workplace has a much lower chance of spreading the contagious swine flu virus.

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Swine flu – aka H1N1

Filed under: Swine Flu Symptoms - 01 Feb 2010  | Spread the word !

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Swine flu, also known as H1N1 is the serious virus that hit the U.S. last year and has since escalated. It has been sweeping the United States causing countless deaths and illnesses. Prevention and early detection are key in the treatment of swine flu. Many people do not realize they have swine flu until it is too late. It is important to know what symptoms to look out for so you can inform your doctor early when they emerge.

The symptoms of the swine flu, or H1N1 are very similar to the traditional flu. These symptoms include a fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, severe headache, chills, and fatigue. Other symptoms include vomiting and diarrhea. Using these symptoms alone, it is impossible to tell if you are suffering from the common flu or the deadly epidemic.

If you fall ill, it is important to get checked out immediately. You should visit your nearest health care professional so that they can give you a lab test to determine what type of ailment you are experiencing. It is only through these tests that your diagnosis can be known for sure and that proper treatment can begin.

It is important to remember that like the regular flu, H1N1 can occur in young children. While this is rare, when it hits children the effects are devastating and often fatal. It is critical that any child with even the slightest symptom be examined by a physician in order to properly treat the condition and prevent any devastating consequences.

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