The threat of a pandemic sweeps the world, thanks to a new strain of swine flu. Many deaths have been recorded Mexico. Several other countries have also reported suspected cases from as far away as France, Hong Kong, Canada, Israel and New Zealand.

Caused by influenza type A swine influenza is a respiratory illness. Studies have shown that the H1N1 swine influenza is common in pig populations worldwide, with 25% of all animals showing evidence of antibodies having the disease.

Virus of swine influenza n'influent generally not on humans. However, the course of swine influenza is a deadly mix of a gene segment of the avian flu, a segment human influenza, as well as two genes of swine influenza. Pigs are known to be the best in the world 'bowls'. This virus is totally unknown source of extreme concern, as humans have no immunity against disease.

The swine flu can not be reached through eating pork products, but human to human infection occurs without the victim having any contact with infected animals.

Here are simple precautions that you must use to provide self-protection against the threat of a pandemic:

• Sure cover nose and mouth when you sneeze or cough. Make sure you remove the tissue in the rubble can after use. Keep within reach hand a mask if someone sneezes or coughs around you.

Just a sneeze axes 100,000 droplets in the air about 90 mph, landing all around you. British researchers have found that in a subway train at rush hour, no less than 10% of all commuters can contact with the spray and the residue of a single sneeze. 150 commuters in May made sick by an uncovered sneeze or cough. The rush of air cough moves at a velocity of nearly 600 mph.

• Always wash hands frequently, until 20 seconds with soap and water, especially after coughing or sneezing. Always wash hands thoroughly before eating and if possible not to eat with hands.

It is estimated that over 80% of all infections are spread by hands. If you are unable to wash your hands resort to using a hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol. They are available in handy pocket-size container.

• Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth and certainly avoid the kisses on the cheeks.

Germs are transmitted more quickly this way than any other method of transmission.

• Try to stay away from sick people. The isolation and keep your distances your most effective measures.
• If you're sick, stay home from work or school and limit contact with others people, preventing them from becoming infected.
• Keep up to date and recognize any abnormal sign. If you are in doubt, get advice professionals.

• Make sure you eat well, pay attention to your sleep habits and take regular exercise. Increase Your daily dose of vitamin C and good hygiene practices.

The swine flu can be treated. Even if it is resistant to two of the four drugs approved to treat influenza, two newcomers, Tamiflu and Relenza have proven successful.

Mexico hosts Hundreds of plants on an industrial scale pig called "animal feeding operations, where the pigs are packed tight in rows. Thousands of pigs are confined inside pens and fed grain for the market. Sows are kept in small metal crates where they spend most of their life pregnant or feeding a new litter of piglets. Until now, Pork Mexican workers infected with swine flu, have rarely been the source of infecting other humans, except for members of the immediate family.

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