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All about Swine flu: This section provides you with the latest articles and information on swine flu. Swine flu is a respiratory disease caused by virus commonly found in pigs. Swine flu is also known as Swine Influenza and H1N1 flu. Most commonly swine flu is due to H1N1 influenza subtype but sometimes it may be a result of other subtypes, such as H1N2, H3N1, and H3N2. Get the facts on swine flu, its symptoms, how this contagious infection is transmitted, diagnosis, treatment and prevention through vaccine.
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How to Avoid Swine Flu when Pregnant

Swine FLU Prevention- One must be extra cautious towards swine flu when pregnant as it can lead to serious complications in pregnancy. Pregnant women are more prone to swine influenza so it is essenti....

Risks of Swine Flu During Pregnancy

Swine FLU Causes and Risks - Swine flu risk is more for pregnant woman than other people in a population. That is why pregnant woman should know the emergency signs of the disease for taking prompt.....

Advice on Swine Flu for Pregnant Women

Swine FLU Prevention - It is important to adhere to all advice that is given on swine flu for pregnant women. You must carefully listen to your doctor and avoid pregnancy complications due to swine.......

Is H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Safe?

Swine Flu Prevention - There have been raging debates on whether the H1N1 swine flu vaccine is safe or not. However, there are many people who have been vaccinated and thay have been able to keep H1N1....

Herbal Remedies for Swine Flu

Swine FLU Treatment - The herbal remedies for swine flu are worth trying because they target the root cause of the disease for cure. The symptoms of swine flu can also be subsided by some of the herbs....

Swine flu Treatment for Pregnant Women

Swine Flu Treatment in during Pregnancy - Swine flu treatment for pregnant women must be started immediately after the onset of the symptoms. Read on for important piece of information regarding treat....

What are the Side Effects of Swine Flu Vaccine

Swine Flu Causes and Risks: The severe side effects of swine flu vaccine can be avoided by taking the vaccination under proper medical supervision. Here is the detailed account of mild and severe effe....

Top 5 Precautions against Swine Flu

Swine Flu Prevention and Precautions - Precautions against swine flu are the best way of preventing the disease. As a precaution one must include good diet and adequate sleep in daily routine, this he....

How Long Does Swine Flu Last

Understand Swine Flu: Swine flu lasts long in some people who have a health condition. Normally it subsides in 2 to 7 days but in people with a health condition, it can last up to 3 weeks or more in e....

Causes of Swine Flu disease

Swine flu causes are the same as those of any infectious disease. The origin of this virus has been traced to pigs but that is not the entirely correct explanation as genes of avian and seasonal flu h....

Why is H1N1 called Swine Flu?

Understand Swine Flu: Why is H1N1 called Swine Flu? H1N1 is called swine flu because of slightly technical reasons. The name H1N1 is the bio-chemical nomenclature of what has come to be known as swi....

How to Survive Swine Flu Season

How to Survive Swine Flu Season – In order to survive the swine flu season, vaccination might seem to be the simplest solution but it is not advisable. If you want to avoid the side-effects of s....

What is the Incubation Period for Swine Flu?

Understand Swine Flu: Incubation period for swine flu is an important consideration for preventing the spread of the disease. Since a person can be spreading the infection without even showing its sym....

Life Cycle of Swine Flu Virus

Understand Swine Flu Life Cycle: The Swine Flu virus originated from pigs but it has now reached the WHO declared pandemic alert level phase 5. This implies that the infection is spreading rapidly as ....

Effects of Swine Flu on Tourism

Understand Swine Flu: Effects of Swine Flu on tourism has been felt mostly in Mexico and USA with some impact on other countries too. Tourism in India can also be hit if the pandemic breaks out in the....

What are the Swine Flu Symptoms in Children

Swine flu symptoms in children put them at a greater risk of serious and even fatal complications than the rest of the population. The symptoms are similar to other flu infections. Children below the ....

Effects of Swine Flu in Pregnancy

Understand Swine Flu: Effects of swine flu in pregnancy can be fatal and cause premature delivery, stillbirth or abrupt abortion. But most infected women can recover without serious complications. Usu....

First Symptoms of Swine Flu

The first symptoms of swine flu are quite similar to that of the seasonal flu. These symptoms of swine flu must be given due consideration for controlling the disease at the very first stage and also ....

10 Facts about Swine Flu

Understand Swine Flu: Are you looking for facts about swine flu? The first swine flu case surfaced in April 2009 and the disease was declared a pandamic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the s....

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How Effective Are Masks In Preventing Swine Flu

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Myths Associated With Swine Flu

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What Is The Difference Between Common Cold and Flu

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