- Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use an alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water are not available
- cough and sneeze in your arm, not your hand
- Keep common surfaces and items clean and disinfected
- Stay home if you are sick
H1N1 flu virus (human swine flu) is a respiratory illness that causes symptoms similar to those of the regular human seasonal flu. The symptoms include:
- Shortness of breathe
- Fever (body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius or 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit)
- Extreme fatigue
- Lack of appetite
- Cough
- Muscle aches
- Severe headache and sore throat
Some people with H1N1 flu virus have also reported vomiting and diarrhea. If anyone is concerned about their health or well being should contact a health care practitioner to discuss their personal circumstances. The majority of cases to date have been mild. Keep vigilant when applying these tips, plus choosing to eat majority of foods in its natural state and not processed.
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live." - Jim Rohn
