Swine Flu is a deadly virus disease that occurs mostly in pigs. Even though it does not affect the humans, it cannot be completely ruled. There are rare cases world wide, who are infected with swine flu. The people who have direct contact with pigs are most likely to get swine flu. And this dangerous disease is epidemic like other diseases and spreads through air, water, sneezing, coughing etc.

The symptoms of swine flu are similar to that of other flu (viral diseases). High fever, head ache, vomiting, severe cold, breathing problem and fatigue. Some people who are infected with swine flu have also complained of diarrhea. The swine flu is very dangerous one and pregnant women, children, HIV infected patients, heart patients, and cancer patients are at life threatening risk if they are infected with swine flu. Those patients need close medical care and attention immediately.

Swine flu infected person should follow some safety measures:

- Wash your hands before every meal with anti-disinfectant soap solution.

- You can avoid eating food like pork. In case you are eating pork take special care in cooking it properly and in a hygiene way.

- If you are affected with swine flu stay inside and avoid contact with others.

- Cover your mouth with tissue cloth while you go out.

- There are preventive vaccines for swine flu. Hence consult your physician if your state is infected with swine flu.

Even though swine flu is rare among humans, there are reports that many people in United States are affected with this deadly disease. Once you notice the symptoms of the flu then consult your physician immediately. There are antibacterial medicines and vaccines to prevent your whole family from swine flu. The swine flu does not spread through food. People who are infected with swine flu have serious doubt about the utensils they use. If you are a swine flu infected person then it is not necessary to throw away the spoons, forks and plates you use.

The symptoms of other human flu are also similar to that of swine flu. Hence a person with suspected swine flu should be immediately tested in the lab to know the type of flu. Early detection of swine flu can save the life of the affected person as well as the people around them.