Main symptoms of Swine Flu in humans -Know them and protect yourself.

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Symptoms of swine flu are similar to those of influenza and of influenza-like illness in general. Symptoms include fever,cough, sore throat, body aches,headache, chills and fatigue.A few more patients than usual have also reported diarrhea and vomiting. Prevention of swine influenza has three components: prevention in swine, prevention of transmission to humans, and prevention of its spread among humans. Experts agree that hand-washing can help prevent viral infections, a surprisingly effective way to prevent all sorts of diseases, including ordinary influenza and the new and mysterious swine flu virus.Influenza can spread in coughs or sneezes,but an increasing body of evidence shows little particles of virus can linger on tabletops, telephones and other surfaces and be transferred via the fingers to the mouth, nose or eyes.Alcohol-based gel or foam hand sanitizers work well to destroy viruses and bacteria.Anyone with flu-like symptoms such as a sudden fever, cough or muscle aches should stay away from work or public transportation and should see a doctor to be tested. Social distancing is another tactic.It means staying away from other people who might be infected and can include avoiding large gatherings, spreading out a little at work,or perhaps staying home and lying low if an infection is spreading in a community. Preparedness:- To maintain a secure household during a pandemic flu, the Water Quality & Health Council recommends keeping as supplies food and bottled water, portable power sources and chlorine bleach as an emergency water purifier and surface sanitizer.