Wash your hands often.
Avoid touching things in public such as bannisters, doorknobs, countertops, etc..
Clean things such as doorknobs, telephone receivers, etc. with rubbing alcohol.
Avoid touching other people and pets.
Don't share food, drinks, cigarettes, etc. with others.
Encourage children to cover their mouth/nose when they cough or sneeze.
Stay home if you suspect you're sick.
Don't send sick children to school.
Consider use of herbs and other alternative remedies. Research to see what might be right
for you in your situation. Suggestions include Golden Seal, Elderberry Extract, Mushrooms, and Colloidal Silver (see links below.)
Wear a mask if you're in a place where Swine Flu is spreading.
Use a zapper.
Stock up on food, water, medication, or whatever else you need, and prepare to stay indoors while others in your community are sick.
MAIN SYMPTOMS:
[Some Swine Flu victims do not have all the symptoms.]
Fever and chills
Breathing difficulties
Coughing
Sore throat
Runny nose
Headaches
Muscle aches
Nausea and vomiting
Diarrhea
Lethargy
Medications:
According to the CDC, Swine Flu is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine and rimantadine, but is sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir.
MEDICAL AUTHOR:
Dr. Charles "Pat" Davis is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Emergency Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) and is staff member at TexSan Heart Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, San Antonio. He actively practices clinical emergency medicine and teaches medical students, physician assistants, interns and residents. He has been the supervising professor for several successful PhD candidates.
Dr. Davis obtained a BS degree from St. Edward's University and a PhD in microbiology from the University of Texas, both in Austin, Texas. He completed his MD and residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston, Texas. He is Board Certified in Emergency Medicine and has served as an editor and chapter author for several medical textbooks. Dr. Davis has served as the Medical Director of the Emergency Center at UTMB and UTHSCSA. He does research and has published over 190 publications on many microbiological and emergency-medicine topics.
Dr. Davis lives in San Antonio, Texas, with his wife Barbara and son "Drew." They all share hobbies of water and snow skiing, fishing (especially eating the catch!), traveling, and reading. Dr. Davis also enjoys scuba.
Swine Flu UPDATE and Details
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