What Is Swine Flu

Swine influenza is a disease in pigs. The virus currently transmitting among people is now generally referred to as swine flu, although the origin of the disease is still under investigation. There is no evidence of this strain of the disease circulating in pigs in the UK.

There are regular outbreaks of swine influenza in pigs worldwide. It does not normally infect humans, although this occasionally does occur - usually in people who have had close contact with pigs.

Swine influenza viruses are usually of the H1N1 subtype. The swine flu that has spread to humans is a version of this virus.

What Are the Symptoms

Swine Flu symptoms are similar to the symptoms of seasonal

Flu and include:
Fever
Lack of appetite

Coughing

Some people with swine flu have also reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.

How Is Swine Flu Treated

Antiviral Oseltamavir ( Tamiflu) and Zanamivar ( Relenza) medicine. Helps to improve symptoms but there is not a Vaccine or Cure yet.

Useful Information

Call Swine Flu information line on 0800 1513 513
NHS Direct Wales 0845 4647

www.nhs.uk

Swine Flu Vaccine

There is no vaccine available at present but is being developed and should be ready in autumn.

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