Swine flu can affect both pigs and humans. It is a respiratory disease that results from an influenza A virus.
In severe cases, there may be respiratory failure and death, but this is rare. Most people’s symptoms are relatively mild.
However, young children, older people, pregnant women, and those with a compromised immune system may have a higher risk.
However, young children, older people, pregnant women, and those with a compromised immune system may have a higher risk.
If you live in or travel to an area where many people are infected with H1N1, you may be exposed to the virus.
Swine farmers and veterinarians have the highest risk of exposure to true swine flu because they work with and are near pigs.
Most people with flu, including the H1N1 flu, require only symptomatic relief. If you have a chronic respiratory disease, we will prescribe additional medications to help relieve your symptoms.
