Swine Flu Questions & Answers:
Q: What is swine flu, and how do humans catch it?
A: Swine flu is a highly contagious respiratory disease normally found in pigs. People usually become infected through contact with pigs, but this new virus has mutated enough to allow human-to-human transmission.
Q: What are the symptoms?
A: Fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some patients also report experiencing a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Q: Should I be tested for swine flu?
A: Knowing you have swine flu will not afect the treatment you receive, but testing certain affected people can help health authorities track the spread of the disease. The Health Department recommends testing only when people experience severe symptoms or fall sick in clusters.
Q: I'm feeling fine. Should I be doing anything?
A: Wash your hands more than usual to protect against catching the flu virus. Make a contingency plan in case the outbreak worsens and your child's school closes.
Q: If I feel flu-ish, what should I do?
A: Check with your doctor, and don't go to work or school, just in case. Stay off public transportation and don't sneeze on people.
Q: Is there a vaccine?
A: No. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working to develop one, in case it is needed.
Q: Are there natural products I can take?
A: Yes, you can take anti-viral products. These include oregano oil, olive leaf extract, sambucol, four thieves spray, red marine algae, colloidal silver, and coconut oil.
Q: Should I stop eating bacon?
A: No. You cannot get the flu from eating pork products of any kind.
Q: How worried should I be?
A: So far, deaths from swine flu have been reported only in Mexico - and the cases in New York have been very mild. Health officials worry the outbreak will get worse, but the summer is almost here, which will retard flu transmission.
Tips from the Center For Disease Control:
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.Develop a family emergency plan as a precaution. This should include storing a supply of food, medicines, facemasks, alcohol-based hand rubs and other essential supplies.
- Stay informed. Watch news program for daily updates.
- Swine Flu is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.
- Take everyday actions to stay healthy.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hands cleaners are also effective.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread that way.
- Stay home if you get sick. CDC recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
NATURAL PRODUCTS:
There are many antiviral natural supplements that will help keep your immune system strong, or help you recover your health if you catch the swine flu. The Herbs of Light company has put together an excellent protocol that includes a potent herbal Viral Blend, the Four Thieves Viral Spray, and Coconut oil. Coconut oil contains monolauren that has the ability to break down the protective membrane that surrounds the swine flu virus, allowing the immune system to fight the swine flu virus more effectively. Other effective products for swine flu include Colloidal Silver, Red Marine Algae, Elderberry, Oregano Oil, Oscillococcinum, and Grape Fruit Seed Extract.