What is the Pig Flu or Swine Influenza?
The pig flu or swine influenza is a virus specific to pigs or porcine species; it doesn't usually infect humans, although it has happened in history.
What is different this time about the Pig Flu?
The CDC believes this time (April 24, 2009), that the strain is a mix between bird, pig, and human virus.
Can the current virus spread to humans?
Yes, it has already infected people in Mexico, and has already spread worldwide.
Can the virus spread from human to human?
Yes. In previous occasions the virus has only been contacted by those who work with pigs, this time, the virus is believed to have spread from human-to-human.
What are the symptoms?
Typical influenza symptoms: Fever, cough, fatigue, lack of appetite.
What to do if I believe I or Somebody close to me has Pig Flu?
Go to the Doctor, a Walk in Clinic, and Ask to be tested for Influenza.
Will the typical Flu Vaccine protect me from this virus?
It is not clear yet if the human vaccine can protect from the swine influenza. There is currently no vaccine for this virus.
