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2. Swine Flu is an acute
respiratory disease
highly contagious,
which normally affects
pigs.
What is Swine Flu or Swine Influenza?

3. It spreads through
small particles in the
air, or through Contact
with infected animals.
How Can I Get Infected?

4. People usually get sick
through contact with
pigs, although it has
been informed of some
cases of human-to-
human transmission.
How Can I Get Infected?

5. It spreads between
humans through
coughing or sneezing
of infected people and
touching something
with the virus on it and
then touching your own
nose, eyes,and mouth.
How Can I Get Infected?

6. Swine flu cannot be
spread by pork
products, since the
virus is not transmitted
through food.
How Can I Get Infected?

7. The swine flu in humans
is most contagious
during the first five days
of the illness although
some people, like
children, can remain
contagious for up to 10
days
How Can I Get Infected?

8. High fever of 101 or 102
Intense Headache
Severe Coughing that
Makes your Chest Hurt.
Chills
Signs and Symptoms

9. Sore Throat
Body Aches
Fatigue
Runny Nose
Lack of Apetite
Signs and Symptoms

10. Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Signs and Symptoms
If you feel two or more symptoms,
tell your parents or teachers.

11. Cover your nose and
mouth with a tissue
when you cough or
sneeze.
Place the tissue in a
plastic bag and throw it
in the trash.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy?

12. If you don`t have a
tissue to cover your
mouth, use the inside
part of your elbow.
Remember to wash
your hands everytime
you cough or sneeze.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy?

13. Wash your hands often
with soap and water,
especially after you
cough or sneeze.
Alcohol-based hands
cleaners are also
effective.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy?

14. Avoid touching your
eyes, nose or mouth.
Germs spread that way.
Stay home if you are
sick, and limit contact
with others to keep
from infecting them.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy?

15. Avoid kissing and hand
shaking.
Avoid attending
crowded places, like
concerts, games,
theatre, and parks.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy?

16. Open the windows.
Ventilate your home.
Eat fruits and
vegetables that have
vitamin C.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy?

17. Use a mouth mask.
Play inside your house.
Stay alert.
What Should I Do to Stay Healthy?
Do always what your parents and
teachers tell you to do.

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