Swine Flu

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WHAT IS SWINE FLU????? Swine influenza (also called swine flu or pig flu) is a group of influenza viruses that usually infects pigs. Infections in humans are uncommon. The current swine flu which is infecting people is a new strain of influenza A/H1N1. It is not certain how it developed. It's made up of human flu, avian (bird) flu and swine flu.

COMFIRMED CASES The number of suspected cases of swine flu in New Zealand has grown to 104 as the World Health Organisation raises the pandemic threat level from swine flu to phase 5 (the secound highest threat level). Cases have been confirmed in Canada, New Zealand, Israel and Spainthere. In addition to the 160 deaths, the virus is believed to have sickened 2,498 people across Mexico.

OTHER INFOMATION Here in New Zealand, none of the infected people have suffered serious illness. Medicines such as Tamiflu are being used to treat swine flu, but it will take four-to-six months to develop a vaccine.

The swine flu virus has killed people in Mexico, but elsewhere its hasn't Are countries over reacting?

MORE INFOMATION In the meantime, health authorities say there are simple steps everyone can take. Washing hands and cleaning surfaces will reduce the infection from spreading. As for sneezing, use a tissue and bin it. Then there are the masks; millions are being worn around the world. Our health ministry is not recommending them to the general public, and in the US doctors are even blunter, saying their only use is psychological.

SYMPTOMS The symptoms are expected to be similar to regular human influenza: fever, lethargy, loss of appetite and coughing. Some reports indicate infected people may also have a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.