Swine flu is caused by any strain of influenza endemic in pigs. The 2009 outbreak was a new H1N1 strain derived from human, avian, and pig influenza viruses. As the outbreak spread globally, countries and citizens took steps to protect themselves through masks, cancelling trips, and avoiding crowds. The WHO raised its alert level to Phase 5, indicating a pandemic was imminent, as the virus spread rapidly globally. Prevention measures include avoiding affected areas, caution around travelers, frequent handwashing, covering coughs and sneezes, and wearing masks. The key is prevention through awareness, not panic.

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2. SWINE FLU PREVENTION PROTECTION AND

7. MAP of H1 N1 Swine Flu

8. The Cause

10. Any strain of influenza endemic in swines(pigs), cause SWINE FLUE .

11. The 2009 flu outbreak in humans is due to a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 that derives in part from human influenza, avian influenza, and two separate strains of swine influenza. - Wikipedia

12. The Effects

14. As the swine flu spread throughout the world, countries and citizens moved quickly to protect themselves, donning face masks, cancelling trips, and staying out of crowded areas. - FT.com

15. This week, one story has been prominent in our output: Swine Flu . - BBC News

16. The World Health Organization raised the alert level of the fast-spreading swine flu virus, indicating that a "pandemic is imminent." -NY Times

17. A global swine-flu pandemic is likely, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Wednesday as it raised its alert level to Phase 5, the next-to-highest level in the worldwide warning system. -The Seattle Times

23. A Belarussian veterinarian gives a vaccination to pigs at a hog farm

26. Can I catch Swine Flu by eating pork?

27. No

28. Then, how does it spread?

29. Being in close proximity with infected pigs

30. Person to person transmission through coughing or sneezing

31. Touching something with swine flu influenza on it

33. Respiratory specimen should be collected within 4 to 5 days of illness. The diagnosis

35. The Prevention

36. Non essential visits to the affected areas should be avoided

37. Contact with people from the affected areas should be cautionary

38. Regular and frequent handwash

39. Covering sneezes and coughs

40. Wear masks

42. Last, but certainly not the least

43. Sense, not scare is the key to stay safe

44. As the best treatment of any disease is PREVENTION

45. Dont blame pig

46. So, Stay Alert, Stay Safe

47. Spread d massage of swine flu 2 all THANKS TO ALL