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How to avoid Swine Flu

Recent news has been reporting the outbreak of Swine Flu.  Swine influenza (also called swine flu, hog flu, and pig flu) are originated from the influenza virus that usually attacks pigs.  The virus is called swine influenza virus (SIV).  Although it ussually affects pigs, but human is the media of virus spreading all over the world.

The outbreak started in Mexico that spreads fast all over the world.  Government of Mexico ordered a week stay at home to prevent more spreading of this Swine flu.

Human strains of flu kill a few hundred thousand people worldwide every year, but strains of flu virus that originate in livestock such as pigs or chickens have the potential to kill millions worldwide if they start spreading among people. This is because, unlike ordinary strains of winter flu, humans have little resistance to them.

The current treatment for victim of Swine Flu is through The antiviral medicines oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). But if it is too late…. then these medicines will not be effectives.

The most effective way is to avoid them by increasing your stamina against the virus.   Stephen Jones, an Australian Biologist, has been writing the Survival Guides against Swine Flu.

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