Swine flu is also known as H1N1 flu, because it is caused due to H1N1 strain of influenza virus. H1N1 is a viruses present in pigs, birds and humans which causes respiratory infection in humans.

What are the causes of Swine Flu?
H1N1 virus has flu like symptoms they infect the nose, throat and lungs cell linings. The virus enters through inhalation of infected droplets and spreads into the body through eyes, nose and mouth. Eating bacon, ham or pork product does not causes Swine flu.

How swine flu spreads?
Swine flu is contagious and it can spread through one person to other person through cough and sneezing. Any material contaminated due to infectious droplet can cause swine flu. Usage of things that are used by swine flu patients.

Who are more prone to Swine Flu?
Swine farmers
Veterinarians
Travels to swine flu affected areas

What are the symptoms of Swine flu?
Cough
Throat soreness
Fever
Clogged nose
Watery eyes
Runny nose
Red eyes
Body pain
Headache
Chills
Fatigue
Diarrhea
Nausea
Vomiting

Untreated Swine Flu can cause?
Heart disease
Asthma
Pneumonia
Seizures
Respiratory failure

What are the effective measures to protect against Swine Flu?
Stay at home
Wash hands thoroughly with soap
Use alcohol based hand sanitizer
Cover coughs or sneezing with tissue or elbow
Avoid touching face, eyes, nose or mouth
Regularly clean surface frequently touched by people
Avoid contact with people
Avoid crowd