swine flu

It seems as if, every year America informs common citizens about a new disease that has tragically killed thousands of people. Americans rushed out to hospitals, complaining to doctors, and nurses about, what most thought were just common flu symptoms. Unfortunately, unlike the common flu, this new flu was becoming the death of several people. This unknown virus, was known as the Swine Flu. Quickly, doctors began to produce a vaccine protecting people from getting the swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus.

   The swine flu rapidly swept across America killing several men, women, and children, in 2009. What is the swine flu exactly? The Swine Flu simply is a higher level, and more deadly version of the ordinary flu. When the weather becomes unpredictable people are more prone to catching the common cold, such as when the weather moves drastically from, hot weather to cold weather, or vice versa. People believe that because the weather is somewhat more stable then what it used to be, they will not catch the Swine Flu, however if they are even in the same room with someone who may have it still, they can catch it. Although Swine Flu is not airborne if someone carrying this virus, coughs, or sneezes, the people around them could possibly catch Swine Flu.

          To prevent yourself from getting Swine Flu, you can make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. If it is cold outside, don’t wear anything showing too much skin, make sure you have a scarf and if it is really cold wear two pairs of socks. Dressing appropriately for the weather will be worth it when winter time rolls by.