Swine Flu Epidemic
Your Guide to an H1N1 Epidemic
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When an epidemic occurs like the Swine Flu, it is easy to instantly think about the worst-case scenario. However, it is important to stay calm and rational during what can be a frightening time. Medical professionals have been prepared to help handle the epidemic to the best of their abilities. Along with the vaccines that have been released, taking the precautions to protect yourself can be very beneficial in the long run.
The most likely groups to contract the virus are children under the age of 5 (especially 2 years or younger), adults 65 years or older, pregnant woman, and college students. If you do contract the Swine Flu and find yourself at or approaching the worst case, it is important that you seek immediate medical attention to help treat the virus as soon as possible. When untreated for a long period of time, like any other type of flu, the swine flu can lead to neurological and other symptoms that can be very severe and often fatal.
The Center for Disease control estimated 61 million cases of Swine Flu from April 2009 to April 2010. Of those 61 million cases, about 274,000 were hospitalized, and of those hospitalized, approximately 12,470 ended in death. To learn more about the risks and dangers of swine flu, here are some resources to help.
