Swine Flu

As of April 2009 the swine flu A/H1N1 virus infection has taken hold in several countries. swine flu virus has the potential to mutate or evolve to be passed between humans in the future, and so become a pandemic, swine flu is a respiratory disease normally found in pigs but human cases can be transmitted in the same way as seasonal flu. Antiviral drugs are available which can effectively prevent and treat the infection. Preventive measures are of utmost importance to prevent spread.

CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others

Thursday, August 6, 2009

CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others
Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:00:00 -0500

CDC recommends that people with influenza-like illness remain at home until at least 24 hours after they are free of fever (100° F [37.8°C]), or signs of a fever without the use of fever-reducing medications.

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CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others

Thursday, August 6, 2009

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