H1N1 (aka the swine flu) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. First detected in people in the U.S. in April 2009. The flu that began in Mexico and is now spreading throughout several countries is NOT swine flu. This particular strain could easily be called Avian flu or even a really strong influenza strain of the common variety. The flu that is spreading now is a new strain. It has characteristics, according to the CDC (Center for Disease Control), of all three so far mentioned flu's. It is a combination of swine, avian, and human flu. Therefore, it’s technical name of H1M1 is a better name for the illness. This combination has never been seen and not much is known about how it will impact us other than it is responsible for several deaths in Mexico. It is also known that this particular strain is passed human to human-not bird to human or swine to human.Prevention is what we need o focus on. Washing your hands frequently throughout the day, not just after using the toilet.Covering your mouth when you cough and covering your
mouth and nose when you sneeze are still the most recommended methods of controlling the spread. Stay tuned, stay on guard. A question is their more to coming in these troubling times http://www.2012foretold.com.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
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