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What is the H1N1-Swine Flu?
The swine flu is a contagious respiratory disease that affects pigs. What is of concern with this influenza is that it is a mutation and it can spread quickly among humans. However, if symptoms are recognized, it is treatable.
What are the symptoms of the H1N1-Swine Flu?
Symptoms of swine flu are similar to the common flu. They include sore throat, runny nose, cough, fever, aches, chills, fatigue, and possibly nausea and diarrhea.
What can I do to protect myself and my family from getting sick?
* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
* Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you sneeze.
* Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. Germs spread this way.
* Try to avoid close contact to sick people.
* Also, keeping yourself in good health and boosting your immune system with daily supplements such as a Multi-Vitamin, Vitamin C, Echinacea and Astragalus.
The following supplements are very beneficial for immune defense and should you contract the flu, they may help in reducing the severity of the illness: Echinacea, Elderberry, Astragalus, Garlic, Zinc, Vitamin C, Ginger, Ester-C
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