Heard of swine flu? Chances are you have – media coverage of the H1N1 virus, also known as the swine flu virus, is virtually nonstop. While the disease does not appear to be exceptionally widespread or virulent at this time, recognizing the symptoms is an important part of protecting yourself.
If you live in an area where swine flu has been confirmed, be aware of early symptoms including fever, aches, sore throat, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, and contact your health care provider – he or she will determine whether testing for swine flu is needed. If the illness progresses to the symptoms listed below, seek emergency medical care.
For adults:
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
For children:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- Sudden dizziness
- Confusion
- Severe or persistent vomiting
From Dr. Weil.com
Worried About Flu?
In addition to practicing common-sense safety precautions such as washing your hands, covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze, and avoiding those who are sick, consider taking Watkins Rezist Plus that contains ImmunEnhancer™ with arabinogalactan (AG), found to be twice as effective as echinacea in boosting the immune system.
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