Swine Flu is influenza A H1N1 Virus. It is just like any other common influenza virus but, the big difference is that the current swine influenza A (H1N1) virus has components of pig and bird influenza viruses in it, so that humans don’t have any immunity to it. That is what made it more likely that it would become a pandemic virus (have the ability to cause a global outbreak) because it could easily spread from person-to-person.
Tips to get away from the pandemic
- Wash your hands frequently
- Use the antibacterial soaps to cleanse your hands. Wash them often, for at least 15 seconds and rinse with running water.
- Get enough sleep
- Try to get 8 hours of good sleep every night to keep your immune system in top flu-fighting shape.
- Drink sufficient water
- Drink 8 to10 glasses of water each day to flush toxins from your system and maintain good moisture and mucous production in your sinuses.
- Boost your immune system
- Keeping your body strong, nourished, and ready to fight infection is important in flu prevention. So stick with whole grains, colorful vegetables, and vitamin-rich fruits.
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