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How serious is the Swine Flu infection?

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 11/14/2022

The regular run-of-the-mill strains of influenza kill more than 35 000 Americans every year and hospitalize another 200 000.

Swine Flu has killed 159 worldwide...

The H1N1 (Swine) Flu virus is much less contagious than human influenza, this whole thing is being blown out of proportion. I smell a conspiracy...

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Does the swine flu shot help you?

Yes, it's a vaccination that helps you prevent the swine flu infection.

What is swine fleue?

Swine flu is a disease, a strain of Influenza that is more serious than common flu.

Do you get spots if you get Swine Flu?

No you don't unless you have a secondary infection.

At what ages is Swine Flu serious what age does it kill what age is the risk high what age does the body resist it?

If you catch swine flu once, if you catch it again then it won't be as serious.

Does Swine Flu cause pneumonia?

Yes it can. Complications from swine flu can cause respiratory infections including pneumonia. Swine flu itself can evolve into viral pneumonia, or it can be what is called an "opportunistic" bacterial infection (secondary infection) that a weakened immune system or one that is busy fighting the virus can allow.

Why do antibiotics have an effect on Swine Flu?

They do not have an effect on swine flu, but can be helpful if a secondary bacterial infection occurs with the flu or after the flu. Antibiotics have no effect on viruses. The flu is caused by viruses. Antibiotics are for treating infections by bacteria, not for treating infections by viruses.

Is it best for under fives to have Swine Flu vaccine?

Children five and under are one of the high risk groups for serious complications from the swine flu requiring hospitalization, it is recommended that children should get the vaccination to prevent infection, the risk of the disease is greater than any risks of a vaccination (which are few). See the related questions for more information about vaccinations for swine flu H1N1/09.

Do artificial colors cause Swine Flu?

No information suggests that there is any connection between the viral infection that causes swine flu and food colors or other artificial colors. Swine flu (H1N1) is caused by a virus (Type A, H1N1/09 influenza virus), as is the "regular" flu.

What is the molecular biology for Swine Flu?

The same as that for influenza in general: it's a viral infection.

Does an ear infection have to do with the Swine Flu?

Not really, other than when you have the flu you may be more susceptible to bacterial infections (usually ear infections are caused by bacteria, not viruses like the swine flu). Any time there is any kind of infection of the respiratory system, the ears can get an accumulation of fluids that encourages a secondary ear infection.

Is the Swine Flu in Oregon Salem yet?

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Are the flu and Swine Flu the same?

No, Swine Flu is just one strain of the many flu viruses. Flu is an abbreviation for influenza. So Swine Flu is a type of flu, but all flu is not the swine flu, there are other kinds.

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