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Swine Flu Prevention

There are few people who are not aware of the current public health concern surrounding the “Swine Flu”. Words like “pandemic” and “quarantine” are being bandied about in such a way that it could very well provoke anxiety and, even, panic. In particular, many citizens of Mexico and the United States are on edge right now because this threat is at our doorstep. But even those living in other parts of the world understand the potential of a highly infectious virus to spread beyond manmade borders.

I won’t cite figures and theoretical projections about the course of this most recent “crisis”. Instead, I’d like to focus on the positive side of things. As hard as it may be to believe, there is something constructive that can come out of situations such as this. There are proactive measures that can be taken to help support immune function and, possibly, improve the odds of avoiding any viral invaders you encounter on a daily basis.

Flu Symptoms at a Glance      

Symptoms

       

Cold

       

Flu

  Fever Fever is pretty rare with a cold. Fever is usually present with the flu. A temperature of 101°F or higher for 3 to 4 days is associated with the flu. Aches Slight body aches and pains can be part of a cold. Severe aches and pains are common with the flu. Chills Chills are uncommon with a cold. Chills are fairly common in most flu cases. Chills and shivering are a normal reaction to a cold environment, but unexplained chills can also be a sign of the flu. Tiredness Tiredness is fairly mild with a cold. Tiredness is moderate to severe with the flu. It’s normal to feel tired at the end of a long day or when yo don’t get adequate sleep, but unexplained tiredness can be a sign of the flu. Sudden Symptoms Cold symptoms are not sudden and develop over a few days. The flu has a rapid onset with 3-6 hours. The flu hits hard and...

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