Basic Things You Need to Know about the Swine Flu Outbreak
May 1st, 2009
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The Swine Flu outbreak these days alarm the public because of its rapid spread, first in Mexico, then in the US and some other nearby countries. Now it continues to spread even to Middle East and Asia-Pacific countries. Swine flue has been affecting human beings before but it has never been so disturbing as the present outbreak.
In the midst of this epidemic, people should be aware of some basic details to prevent acquiring the said fast-killing flu.
What is Swine Flu?
From its name, swine influenza is a viral disease trasmitted among pigs. This is a respiratory disease that circulates within pig populations, but certain outbreaks occur on cold season, on winter and fall, just like how ordinary flu affects human beings.
