Sign of Swine Flu

Some medical specialists are expecting that the 2009 H1N1 swine flu virus might be infected 25 to 40 percent of the world population before the end of year 2012. That makes it very important for everyone to learn and identify typical signs of swine flu 2009 H1N1 virus, which are mainly the similar to the seasonal flu signs, and can include, cold, cough, fever, throat infection, runny or closed nose, body pains, headache, fatigue, diarrhoea, and vomiting

Sings of Serious Swine Flu

Even more essential than identifying regular swine flu signs, which are typically mild, is to recognize more severe swine flu symptoms and warning signs

These warning signs can include:

Fast breathing or sever breathing trouble
Bluish or grey skin colour
Avoid drinking enough fluids, which can also direct to dehydration
Severe or constant vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting with anyone
Being so short-tempered that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like signs recover but then return with fever and bad cough, which can be a sign of a secondary infection, like pneumonia.

You should look for urgent medical attention for your patient if he/she develops any of these warning signs of a severe swine flu infection.