This is what Pink Eye Looks Like.
The swine influenza A (H1N1) virus that has infected humans in the U.S. and Mexico is a novel influenza A virus that has not previously been identified in North America. This virus is resistant to the antiviral medications amantadine (Symmetrel) and rimantadine (Flumadine), but is sensitive to oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza). Investigations of these cases suggest that on-going human-to-human swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is occurring.
What are the symptoms of swine flu?
Although uncomplicated influenza-like illness (fever, cough or sore throat) has been reported in many cases, mild respiratory illness (nasal congestion, rhinorrhea) without fever and occasional severe disease also has been reported.
Other symptoms reported with swine influenza A virus infection include vomiting, diarrhea, myalgia (generalized aches and pains), headache, chills, fatigue, and dyspnea (difficulty in breathing).
Conjunctivitis (commonly called “pink eye” is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (the outermost layer of the eye and the inner surface of the eyelids) is rare, but has been reported.
Severe disease (pneumonia, respiratory failure) and fatal outcomes have been reported with swine influenza A virus infection. The potential for exacerbation of underlying chronic medical conditions or invasive bacterial infection with swine influenza A virus infection should be considered.
This is the official medical advice and it gives you some idea of what indications suggest that you MAY have contracted the Swine Flu virus. If you pay attention to the symptoms listed above you may have an opportunity to get some help before the symptoms worsen.
I am against taking the Swine Flu vaccine because it is a rushed and untested product. I personally believe that the complications from taking the vaccine may become more serious than the actual flu itself. But I believe it is important to report opposing views so that you can make informed decisions about the health of your family.
The video above is made by the CDC. It is heavy on the ‘death for children’ theme even as they admit out of the other side of their mouths that no vaccine is 100% effective.
The decision is still yours.
See here (http://www.medicinenet.com/
For more information on becoming immune to the Swine Flu virus, see here: (http://health.6millionrich.com/
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http://www.prlog.org/
