In 2009, swine flu has created a real pandemonium among many people around the world. Doctors and specialists have come up with a specially designed vaccine that kept the virus under control, not letting to spread in the whole body. The swine flu H1N1 vaccine was shipped in the United States and in other nations that desperately needed it. The swine flu or H1N1 flu could not be resisted by taking the seasonal flu vaccine. Here are some of the main risks and side effects associated with taking the swine flu or H1N1 vaccine.

Recommendations for Taking the H1N1 Vaccine

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The Advisory Committee on Immunisation Practices that there are certain high risk groups that need the 2009 H1N1 swine flu vaccine, including all children from 6 months through 18 years of age. Also included in these recommendations for the swine flu vaccine are:

• Pregnant women
• Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age.
• Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
• Young adults 19 through 24 years of age
• Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza

Nasal vs Injectable Swine Flu Vaccines

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Since there are two virus roots, there are also two types of H1N1 treatment methods. The traditional flu shot contains proteins separated from the flu virus. Those proteins cannot cause illness. Your immune system learns to recognise them and mounts a protective reaction if a real live flu virus tries to infect you.

The nasal spray functions a bit differently. It contains a live flu virus that has been weakened to the point where it cannot cause flu anymore. Although it is pretty scary, millions of people have taken the vaccine and have not experienced any serious side-effects. The advantage of the nasal spray is that in children who have never had the flu or a flu vaccine before, it seems to elicit a stronger immune response than the flu shot.

Swine Flu Vaccine Side Effects

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According to doctors, the vaccine is very safe. However, there are some side effects, since the vaccine is still new and it takes time for the body to get used to the active substances in it. Some of the side effects include:

• mild fever
• muscle aches
• nausea
• headache
• fainting, especially in adolescents
• soreness, redness, or swelling at the injections site
• runny nose or congestion, especially if the nasal spray flu vaccine is used

Other Things to Know About H1N1

• As of December 2010, more than 76 million doses of the H1N1 vaccine had been shipped to doctors and clinics.
• As with the seasonal flu vaccine, children who are allergic to eggs should not routinely get the the swine flu vaccine, especially if they have a severe allergy.
• You can get only one of the two types of swine flu vaccines at a time. Do not combine both the flu shot and the swine flu nasal spray.

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Doctor Rauni Kilde, on her complete name, Rauni Leena Luukanen Kilde, is a Finnish physician living in Norway. Since 1982, she studies mind control, ufology and parapsychology and through time she has written books and articles in these domains. Kilde was born in Varstsila in 1939, but moved with her family in Helsinki when she was a child, during World War II and she grew up in the city. She studied medicine and graduated in 1967. For a period, she worked in dental medicine and in veterinary medicine in a small Finnish town, Pelkosenniemi. In 1975 she started her job as a medical officer in Rovaniemi, Lapland. In 1987 she married a Norwegian diplomat and in 1992 the couple moved in Norway where Kilde still lives.

As a teenger, Kilde has a special interest in paranormal, so in 1982 she published a book named There Is No Death. in 1985 she had a car accident which made her retire. After the accident she stated she was kidnapped by extraterrestrial forces and she can now communicate with aliens thanks to her relationship with them. She also claims that the government of the United State of America in involved in a secret exchange program between aliens and humans.  Kilde is convinced that secret military agencies control the human minds through cellphones and computers. So, she is sure that the swine flu is simply a plot meant to kill the population of the world, or at least that of the United States of America. The swine flu vaccine was promoted by the World Health Organization, Henry Kissinger and the Bilderberg Group and according to her, all of them want to take control over humanity. 

Here is a short video in which Rauni Kilde explains why she doesn’t believe in the swine flu:

Of course, Kilde is not the only one who thinks that the problem of swine flu is an actual conspiracy and not a real issue. Dozens of theories are circulation on the Internet stating the same thing. The most famous conspiracy theories related to this type of flu are the following three:

• pharma companies trying to rip off people. According to this one, the pharmaceutical companies created the disease so they could also sell the vaccine. As in the United States of America the vaccine was mandatory at some point, this theory seems to have a strong base.
• doctors would rip off people. As the revenues of doctors have lowered in the last decades, many people believe that swine flu was used in order to bring people back in the offices of doctors.
• the American government trying to decimate the population. This theory is in accordance with that of Kilde, as she also claims that the American government makes experiments and would be happy to decrease the number of people in the country.

Ludicrous or not, these theories have a lot of adepts. And as long as people like Kilde, with studies in medicine and with a certain level of fame will continue to promote them, these will seem more and more realistic. Unfortunately, swine flu is real, but hopefully, no pandemic will ever again appear.

In April 2009 the news broke free: whine flu was in the United States of America. After making sick more than 1,000 people in Mexico, the illness spread somehow in the States, too. In the beginning there were just 10 cases of swine flu confirmed in the whole country by the Center for Disease Control, also known as CDC. Six of the cases which were diagnosed in America were in California, while the other were perfectly divided between the states of Kansas and Texas, each state having two sick people. Soon after this was revealed, eight children enrolled in a private school from New York City received the same diagnosis.

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At that moment, the World Health Organization recognized that the fears of everyone might become reality. According to a statement of the organization, the flu had the potential of going global and although this was the worst case scenario, people needed to be ready for it. The same organization offered details about the swine fly symptoms, about the signs that appear in people that have it, about vaccines and treatments. It was known that although the illness is mostly spread in animals, it was also a danger for humans.

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In America, measures where taken immediately. All schools and universities in Mexico City were shut for an undetermined period of time in order to prevent the spreading of the virus. Soccer games were played without any audience, as in large masses of people, the danger of contracting swine flu would have been higher. The school that the two sick children in Texas attended was closed and all those that traveled to Mexico were friendly advised to seek emergency medical help in case they notice any signs or symptoms of swine flu.

Information about swine flu symptoms was rapidly spread in order to make sure all the Americans knew the signs they had to recognize. Although these symptoms are similar to those of regular flu, the disease itself is very dangerous and does not simply pass in about a week like an usual case of influenza.

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The information that Americans had to know was that the unusual tiredness, the loss of appetite, the headaches, the aching muscles, the shortness of breath and the classical sneezing and coughing could have been important signs of the swine flu and not of the classic influenza. The whole nation was in danger of confronting a pandemic, so people were advised to seek medical help in case they had symptoms of the illness and in the same time to spend as much possible time at home.

However, the virus still spread and it even was resistant to usual flu drugs like Tamiflu. Relenza was another drug used in the treatment, but there were cases in which this failed, too.

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Unfortunately, what happened in the spring of 2009 was only the beginning of a severe flu pandemic which affected tremendously the United States of America. That was just the first part of a first wave of flu, but a second wave of swine flu was spread on the territory of the States in the autumn of the same year, making a lot of victims and affecting even the animals.

Swine flu symptoms are similar to seasonal human flu symptoms including sore throat, cough, fever, runny nose, body aches, as well as chills, fatigue, headaches, so it’s very difficult to make a clear distinction. Nonetheless, doctors have discovered that the swine flu is more likely to cause gastrointestinal ills, such as vomiting and diarrhea. This disease can be diagnosed by sending nose culture or throat to the laboratories to confirm the virus. Unfortunately, people with pre-existing health disorders like heart disease, asthma, diabetes are at higher risk of developing complications and of requiring hospitalisation as soon as possible.

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At higher risk are also pregnant women, children under 5 and adults who are older than 65. Related to pregnant women, it’s not such a high risk to the fetus, but mainly for women themselves.Their immune system is changing already during pregnancy and as the baby grows, they will breath harder, but if they suffer from swine flu as well, then things will complicate even more. It’s important for them to go to the doctor as soon as possible in case they suspect a case of this type of flu, as postponing treatment has lead so far to the death of many pregnant women.

Even though people don’t need to see a doctor if they suffer from swine flu, complications such as pain in the abdomen or chest, severe vomiting and trouble breathing may emerge, so in this case, hospitalisation is a must. Plus, one of the things that makes the difference between swine and human flu is the fact that symptoms abate, but they come back more severely. In case patients don’t follow the right treatment, neurological complications may take place, mainly in children and may show up in forms of seizures, memory problems or irritability. Adults may experience confusion and sudden dizziness, so such problems need instant treatment.

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Oseltamivir and zanamivir are one of the best drugs that can treat the symptoms of swine flu, shortening the duration of swine flu within 48 hours. Moreover, these drugs will also shorten the severity of the symptoms and are available only by prescription. The antivirals are 70-90% effective, but there were also cases when complications emerged and people went too late to the doctor, so they couldn’t be saved anymore. Although the swine flu vaccine is available, it doesn’t always provide increased protection from swine flu. Nonetheless, people can also prevent this type of flu by following a rich in fruits and vegetables diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight.

So far, for most people, this illness has been mild, but for a minority, it has caused severe illness. In many cases, various factors contributed to complications which generally, lead to pneumonia. Those who suspect they have swine flu symptoms have to stay at home, rest and take painkillers to relieve symptoms and feel better. Nevertheless, those who are included in high-risk groups should contact their doctor that will determine the most appropriate action for them. Find out more about swine flu symptoms here:

Many people have seen the way in which the media and the health companies advertised prevention against swine flu as being a bit overdone. However, after starting to experience swine flu symptoms, they suddenly changed their opinion. More to this, it should be understood that the recommendations given should be applied all the time and not just in periods of pandemic alerts. Through these, people will be able to steer clear of a wide variety of diseases, not just from swine flu, and, as a result, they will have a healthier life. That is why prevention is key.

If you opt to go by the specifications of prevention in this case, you will have nothing to worry about when it comes to swine flu or to any other type of a disease that is transmitted by air. In case you live in one of the areas in which the pandemic outbreak is known and dangerous, then you should take the more cautious measure of wearing a mask, for example. In addition to this, there are three ground rules to go by, from which you can consider several more. First, always wash your hands. Even if you are not going to eat, for example, you should wash your hands thoroughly with soap whenever you get the chance. Second, if you feel like sneezing or coughing, even if you have swine flu or not, always cover your mouth and your nose with a tissue. Last, you should try to stay away from people that are not healthy in any way and if you fell slightly ill, it is best to remain in your own home. 

The finality of the whole matter is that, if you do not want to experience swine flu symptoms or the ones of any other disease of this kind, you have to follow the rules presented above. By maintaining these in your lifestyle all the time, you can be sure of the fact that you will not become ill anymore and that the flu will be something long gone in your case. The important thing here is to instruct all your family members in these matters, so that they too can avoid the situation of the apparition of the swine flu symptoms. As a result, you will have a healthy household and everyone will be very happy and safe in it.