According to FluView, while flu activity remained consistent and relatively low throughout the month of January, most flu does continue to be spread by the H1N1 virus. Infection may increase and decrease but should continue for several more months.
According to the CDC, the best way to protect oneself against H1N1 infection is by getting vaccinated. They recommend that everyone become vaccinated against the H1N1 virus, including elders 65 years of age and older. It is actually more important for elderly people to get vaccinated because they are more likely to experience more critical flu symptoms if infected.
The H1N1 2009 pandemic was discovered to come from genetic elements from four distinct influenza viruses, human influenza, North American swine, North American avian influenza and swine influenza found in Asia and Europe. There was an outbreak of illness similar to influenza in April 2009 which started in the US and Mexico where the CDC originally found seven cases of the H1N1 virus. They then realized the outbreaks in Mexico and the US were related. They issued a health advisory on this outbreak of influenza like illness by May 7th 2009 when the amount of cases grew after the rapid spread of the disease despite the efforts made to stop it. On October 25th 2009 Barack Obama declared it an official national emergency. On November 29th 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 207 countries and overseas territories reported that the infection led to 8,768 deaths.
According to Webmd the symptoms of the H1N1 virus are similar to those of a normal flu. They may include fever, runny nose, headaches and body aches, sore throat, fatigue and chills. Some also experience vomiting and diarrhea. Most of the people who have been diagnosed with the swine flu experienced at least two of these symptoms. However, if you are experiencing any of these symptoms see a doctor immediately. These symptoms can be associated with other illnesses as well.
If you have come in at least six feet of contact with anyone who has contracted the swine flu you have been exposed.
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