Some have also reported vomiting and diarrhoea. Concerns about a possible pandemic have been high after an initial outbreak in Mexico last month spread to several countries, including the US, Canada, New Zealand, the UK, Israel, and Spain
- Swine flu is thought to provoke a potentially fatal overreaction in the immune systems of healthy adults, whereas those of children and the elderly react less dramatically. For most people, however, the illness appears treatable with antiviral drugs
- Anyone developing symptoms is asked to follow standard respiratory and hand hygiene to avoid spread of the virus. This includes avoiding contact with other people as much as possible and covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing
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