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Human swine flu is a highly
contagious respiratory disease
caused by a new strain of influenza
virus. It is also known as human
swine influenza or H1N1 Influenza
09. Cases of human swine flu have
been confirmed in countries
throughout the world including
Australia. A free vaccine is now
available.
Human swine flu is a highly
contagious respiratory disease
caused by a new strain of influenza
virus. Symptoms of human swine flu
include a fever (temperature over
38°C), cough, sore throat, aches and
tiredness. Human swine flu is also
known as human swine influenza,
influenza A (H1N1) virus or H1N1
influenza 09.
The name ‘swine flu’ comes from a
strain of the virus that is found in
pigs. In 2009, a new strain of the
swine flu virus that affects humans
was identified. Cases of human
swine flu have been confirmed in
countries throughout the world
including Australia.
Despite some deaths in Victoria, the
majority of cases of human swine flu
have so far been mild and can be
compared to the normal seasonal
flu. Most people recover without any
medical treatment. However, like
seasonal flu, human swine flu may
make underlying chronic medical
conditions worse in vulnerable
people.
Symptoms
The symptoms of human swine flu
usually cause short-term illness
similar to seasonal flu. Symptoms
may include:
High temperature
Cough
Sore throat
Body aches
Running nose
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
Diarrhoea and vomiting (on
occasions).
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