In case you were wondering, this is not the same swine flu of three-plus decades ago, according to MSNBC. If you had that vaccine – or even your annual flu shot just months ago – you should not consider yourself immune. Check the MSNBC story for for more FAQs on the swine flu. 

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The worrying thing is that, like the major epidemic of early last century, it’s the young, healthy adults who are dying, not the very young, sick, or elderly who the most common victims of influenza.

In an attempt to limit the spread of the illness, Mexican authorities have closed several school and cultural buildings. They are also discouraging people from attending large events or gatherings.

What is swine flu?

As the name implies, the virus began in pigs and then spread to humans through mutations. Swine flu among pigs isn’t unusual. They become ill, fight off the infection and move on. According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC), infection to humans is unusual.

“In the past, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention received reports of about one human swine flu virus infection every one to two years in the U.S., but from December 2005 through February 2009, 12 cases of human infection with swine flu have been reported. Five of the 12 cases occurred in patients who had direct exposure to pigs, six in patients reported being near pigs, and the exposure in one case was unknown.” CDC

Symptoms of swine flu are similar to human influenzas, so if you’ve been to Mexico lately and aren’t feeling well, it might be a good idea to get checked.

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