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Today we are (more and more|more} vulnerable from various strains of the flu virus. initially we had scares over the bird flu virus, and more recently swine flu has become a major worry. Swine flu is more serious than bird flu ever was. It was a worry that bird flu may change into a form that could infect humans, but for a few cases, this situation has not materialized. Swine flu is a bigger worry, it is able to spread from human to human making it a dangerous threat.

Swine flu (influenza A (H1N1) is a respiratory disease that infects pigs, it is the result of a flu virus. Swine flu outbreaks in pigs is is common but is only rarely fatal. In the past, swine flu doesn’t normally infect humans, although it can happen occasionally.

Swine flu is particularly dangerous because it is a new strain of the flu virus. This means that no one has been exposed to this particular type of flu previously, and therefore no one has developed any immunity to this flu strain. It is our inbuilt immunity that stops diseases from becoming life threatening, with no immunity to this virus we are in serious danger from the virus. Everyone is vulnerable, including healthy adults as well as children and the elderly.

The real worry is what will happen when the winter flu season arrives. It is then when the virus may quickly spread causing a flu pandemic with the potential for over half of the population being affected.

Swine flu symptoms are similar to the symptoms of seasonal flu. The symptoms include a sudden,sudden onset of fever, cough or a shortness of breath. Other symptoms can include headache, sore throat, aching muscles, chills, sneezing, runny nose, appetite loss and tiredness.

Precautions Anyone with cold or flu symptoms should to take a few easy, but most important precautions. The flu virus is passed between humans from the small droplets from the mouth and nose when someone coughs or sneezes. This is how viruses are passed from person to person. Covering your nose and mouth with your hands when you sneeze or cough isn’t enough. The virus simply sit on your hands, then everything you touch afterwards becomes contaminated. Anyone then touching the same place as you will pick up the flu virus and then risks becoming infected themselves. Always use a handkerchief or a tissue. A tissue is far better, this should be disposed of safely as soon as you can, try to use a new tissue if you cough or sneeze again.

Currently there are no vaccinations that stop anyone catching swine flu. The swine flu virus is a new strain of virus and is not the same as ordinary flu. The annual vaccination against the normal ordinary flu isn’t effective against the swine flu virus. Once the type of flu causing swine flu is identified, it will then take several months to manufacture. By which time, it may well have mutated into a different strain again.

Currently the only real effective treatment against the swine flu virus is Tamiflu. Tamiflu isn’t guaranteed to stop flu, but when a person has been exposed to another individual who is carrying the flu virus, it can help prevent the virus making a person sick. If Tamiflu is taken within two days of contracting the flu virus, it can help stop the virus spreading throughout the body, thereby reducing the symptoms and associated risk. Governments worldwide are stocking up on Tamiflu, these supplies will naturally be used to treat key workers and individuals before the general population.

You can however buy Tamiflu online, if the situation arises you can treat yourself and your family as much as possible. Although it can’t be emphasized enough, Tamiflu needs to be taken as early as possible to be effective, any delays in treatment will reduce the effectiveness of Tamiflu. If you think you may be at a increased risk because of your situation, such as For example living in a city with a large population or working in a busy office, then it may be wise to buy Tamiflu before the flu season begins. If you happen live in the country and don’t have close contact with many people then of course your risk will be lower.

Remember that swine flu is a worldwide problem. If a pandemic outbreak becomes global it is possible that supplies of Tamiflu may not be great enough to meet a large global demand.

Until a vaccine is discovered and produced in the large quantities required, Tamiflu is the most effective treatment for the swine flu virus.

Disclaimer: This article is based on information freely available in the media and medical journals related to swine flu. Nothing herein is meant to be or should be construed to be medical advice. For medical advice you are encouraged to consult with your own doctor.