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Preventing
Preventing Swine Swine FluFlu

Let’s raise awareness about Swine flu.

Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is a respiratory
disease that results from the type A influenza virus. This

flu can affect both pigs and humans, and originated in pigs

in central Mexico.

Causes

Swine flu is caused by a strain of the influenza virus that infects humans and
can be transmitted by lice or ticks. Transmission usually occurs from person

to person, not animal to person. Swine flu is extremely contagious. This disease
is spread through saliva and mucus particles. People may spread it by sneezing,

coughing, touching a germ-covered surface, and then touching their eyes or

nose.

Signs and Symptoms

The symptoms of swine flu are:

High Fever Headache Muscle pain Sore throat

Chills Malaise and fatigue Vomiting, nausea,

and diarrhoea

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