Because of the growing interest and questions will be sent around the web, I thought that it could be useful for some of you there to collect some factual information about the outbreak of swine flu. The use of pig flu, pig to pig transmission of influenza to jump, and only in rare cases be transmitted to humans. Origin, which may be the first human avian influenza viruses to pigs, before they have developed their own. Flu season brings a combination of influenza virus that leads to increased risk of transmission and infection of pigs to humans, causing various types of transmission. Known swine influenza viruses H1N1 subtype, and less popular with subtypes such as H1N2, H3N1 and H3N2. Therefore, pigs can be infected by more than one virus at the same time. Risk of being infected person's risk of human infection just once some of the group, before the events in April 2009 in Mexico. Before swine influenza infected pigs are transferred, which was a direct link to human health, most of their owners. The safety of consumption of pork? In fact, it is still safe to eat pork. So far, there is no documentation available on the link between the consumption of pig meat produced for human security and pig influenza infection. Swine influenza viruses are destroyed in cooking temperature of 70 ° C or 160 F all the vaccine to protect swine influenza viruses? To date (end April 2009) there is no known vaccines to protect human health from this disease by influenza virus. It is usually every year is a vaccine against influenza to protect its publication, however it is unclear whether this protection does not affect swine influenza virus. Please, no opportunities to visit a health professional in any case, feel the typical symptoms of influenza infection. It is also found that the previous swine flu infections have been successfully improved without further treatment, which does not require any treatment at all. The flu virus is widespread and is a seasonal outbreak. In some cases, it has developed resistance to antiviral drugs and thus reduce the effectiveness of treatment. So far, Mexico and the United States, health authorities have recommended the use of oseltamivir or zanamivir for treatment. But once again, to make an informed decision by visiting a local clinic or a professional if symptoms are detected, or think yourself somebody in their social network. What are the typical symptoms of swine flu infection? Acute respiratory infections of all kinds are known throughout the flu season could be an indication of swine influenza infection. Even mild symptoms should be taken seriously, especially children, the elderly, pregnant women or any other person or persons, debilitated patients, some kind of drug program. Below are the nearest health information, either a physician or other qualified personnel. Reduce the risk of infection? Avoid direct contact with the pigs, if possible. In the case of a pig farmer or the seller must ensure that pigs are approximately regularly inspected by a veterinarian and is marked free of swine flu. Wash hands with soap after contact with pigs has always. Generally, people want to pig farmers are those who are infected, it is in regular contact with them. In particular, the time of slaughter is a major risk. Avoid sick animals to slaughter them yourself, but report directly to the local health authorities. This way you can avoid the worst. Next best thing is to follow the local and national news, especially credible news sources such as government health departments or the NGO `s. the other hand, are complied with, so that people who seem to catch the flu, symptoms of fever or cough frequently. Eat healthy foods and drinking liquids or 100% fruit or simply as "pure water. Avoid raw meat, especially pork, cooked as has been said to be acceptable. Only practical health habits, as recommended by fitness as much as possible. And a decrease in infected reduce morbidity or deterioration. If someone's family is certainly having an infected person immediately next to the hospital or medical advice and treatment. If it is not immediately possible to keep that person for at least 1 meter away from other, better in a separate room. As the person there, so he does not feel abandoned, which can lead to the worsening situation. Improve the flow of air when an infected person. Use the wind from the door or window. Keep the area clean of dirt or open cans, garbage, etc., do not forget to properly wash their hands whenever in contact with an infected person. COVER mouth and nose masks permanently with professionals in their own municipality or a pharmacist, and so on. Must be clean and unused. Consider the above information has been collected from various reliable sources, in particular the World Health Organization, the hand of the United Nations public health. However, under no circumstances be regarded as sufficient, or advice on any actions that you have a case where this has been discussed here. It gives basic information and education only, you are therefore solely responsible for all actions arising from reading this. Only a local or national health authorities to advise on how to properly deal with and relate to infection, be sure to ask for expert advice just is not usually collected only basic information about this site. Welcome to day, his activagers. com team!