Public Health Emergency: Swine Flu

The U.S. health officals have declared a public health emergency for the recent swine flu outbreak in Mexico. Swine influenza is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease. This virus was previously found in pigs, but the newest strain of the virus has metamorphed to affect the human immune system.

The swine flu symptoms include fever, fatigue, lack of appetite, coughing, sore throat, vomitting, and in some cases death. Individuals should use reasonable precaution if they suspect they may have swine flu and contact their primary physician for further advice. You can find another information on this virus at the Center of Disease Control and the Department of Public Health web sites.