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What are the symptoms of swine flu in humans?
The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.
How does swine flu spread?
Influenza viruses can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human infection with flu viruses from pigs are most likely to occur when people are in close proximity to infected pigs, such as in pig barns and livestock exhibits housing pigs at fairs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur. This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
The CDC recommends routine precautions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases: wash your hands often, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze, avoid close contact with sick people. If you are sick, stay at home and limit contact with others.
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When to get Emergency Medical Care for a Child with Swine Flu
Seek immediate emergency medical care for a child exhibiting the following symptoms
* Not taking enough fluids
* Not interacting
* Not waking up
* Severe irritability
* Fever with a rash
* Intermittent flu symptoms with fever and worsening cough
* Bluish skin color
* Fast or labored breathing
When to get Emergency Medical Care for an Adult with Swine Flu
Adult suffering from the flu who also have the following symptoms should seed immediate medical care.
* Shortness of breath or trouble breathing
* Dizziness
* Persistent or severe vomiting
* Pressure or pain in abdomen or chest.
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