What is the Swine Flu/H1N1 virus Flu?
Respiratory Disease caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but infections can happen. CDC has determined that it is contagious and can spread from human to human. It is not spread by food. You cannot get swine virus from eating pork.
Signs and symptoms of swine flu in people:
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Fever
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Cough
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Sore throat
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Body aches
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Headaches
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Chills
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Fatigue
