News : August 14, 2009
The health department announced that two patients with a Tamiflu-resistant swine flu are being treated in King County. Both patients did not know each other, one is a male teenager and the other is a woman in her 40s. Tamiflu is an antiviral medication used to treat the flu. One of the patients is in full recovery while the other patient is using a different antiviral treatment. Health officials say that Tamiflu-resistant swine flu cases are not common.
Here are some Frequently Asked Questions about the swine flu:
How do I know if I have swine flu?
The new swine flu spreads like regular flu through droplets from a cough or a sneeze. Or even by touching something an infected person touched. Those who have swine flu may experience fever, sore throat, cough, headache, runny nose, fatigue, chills, diarrhea and vomiting.
A lab test is the only way you can find out if you have the swine flu. If you have flu like symptoms, do not panic. It may not be the swine flu. Even if it is the swine flu, keep in mind that most people make a complete recovery without the use of antiviral medication.
Seek medical attention urgently if a child:
- has a fever accompanied by a rash or fever with a seizure
- is having trouble breathing
- not drinking enough
- have blue or gray skin
- has severe diarrhea or vomiting
- have flu-like symptoms that seem to get better but come back with a fever and worse cough
- unexpected change in behavior
Seek urgent medical attention if an adult has:
- trouble breathing
- pain in the chest or abdomen
- feels dizzy
- severe vomiting or diarrhea
- confused
- flu-like symptoms that seem to get better but come back with a fever and worse cough
How can I keep from getting the swine flu?
Wash your hands and cover your face when you cough.
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Comments
This will be a problem again when schools start up.
Well organized and concise. Good job.
Looks like swine flu is on the loose again.
Good to know! Thanks.
Kind of scary when the flu is resistant to treatment...
I'm nervous now that Obama has advised people to get flu shots. I want everyone in my family to get one, but my husband says there won't be enough vaccine for everyone. He predicts huge shortages. What a mess.
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