Re: Swine Flu
MO3 is right. Pigs are out of the pic now- It's a human to human transmission.. this strain has mutated very fast and is now spreading rapidly.Right now, there is no vaccine for this strain and seasonal flu vaccine won't prevent swine flu- Vaccine won't be available for another 3-4 months but Federal resources have been deployed to the states to distribute if needed.. there is no shortage of antivirals and PPE at this time so it shouldn't be of concern. No Travel Warnings have been issued for out of state/country travel yet except for to avoid non-essential travels to Mexico.
For travel, use your judgement-If you are sick then dun travel to the area where there are no confirmed cases yet and if you are travelling from the outbreak area, exercise personal surveillance that is Report to your doctor or Health Department if
-You have flu like symptoms with a fever of 100F
-You have travelled to one of the outbreaks area
-You came in close contact with the confirmed case
Rest just practice the regular hygience rule..I posted this in another thread but here it is again...
You can protect yourself from swine flu the same way that you protect yourself from seasonal flu.
Avoid holding, kissing, shaking hands with people who have cold or flu like symptoms.
Wash your hands more often with soap and warm water.
Clean and sanitize things that are shared at the offices such as door knobs/phones/copier etc.
If you get flu like symptoms, stay home.
Stay 3-6 ft away from the person if you see them sneezing at the supermarket or other places.
Sneeze/Cough in your elbow or use tissue
Last but not least practice voluntary social distancing- Avoid going to gatherings especially if you live in an area with the outbreak.
Keep yourself updated with your town/city/ county/state swine flu updates!!