How serious is Swine Flu and regarding symptoms?

i know a few people who have had it and got rid of it in a week or 2 as long as your not already sick or dieng you should be ok other than that getting it will be benifical as your imune system will be able to arm its self against it in the future id rarther get the weake version if you get vacinated against swine flue like taking tamiflu will that stop you getting it or cure it?

it's not much worse than the normal flu (flu A) but we don't have meds for it and they're really worried about it mutating google swine flu 1918- it killed a third of the world's population! that's what i heard is coming... i'm really scared about it, so i'm excited to see your answers!

One of the notable factors(serious symptoms) in this flu is shortness of breath at this point it is said to seek medical help and report this symptom. Another warning is to be aware you can develope another respitory illness afte/during and this should be watched closely if happens. Yes there is some confusion with the advice the way it is written and seems to want to ease fears and at the same time tell us the virus is serious. lets break down what it is saying. ''Should I avoid contact with people suspected of having swine flu? People with suspected swine flu will have been asked to stay at home and restrict their contact with people. : here it is saying that people who have been diagnosed or have suspsions they are ill to limit public contact and stay home. Of course we should avoid those who are sick, Yet at the same time I need to go about my life and perhaps a roomate or family will get sick. In my opnion I should have my cupboards stocked including my medcine cabinet to ease symptoms. In case I get ill or family(living with me) If alone I need a "flu buddie" someone who can deliver messages or medcines etc.. "Most people should continue their normal life, including going to school or work. This includes children who attend a school with a confirmed case of swine flu.'' :Here I am thinking unless you have a serious illness or a child you care for with immune sytem illness,lung,heart conditions. Some people will make arrangments to work different shifts to limit exposure with this situation,some may even plan to work from home or a combination. Some will plan to educate the children at home. I have had some trouble with the powers that be writing and anouncing conflicting information. So from my understanding I want to avoid people who are ill as much as possible and this can help keep me from picking up larger amounts of the virus as it shed's. Thus keeping my exposure to a minimum. I can not avoid getting the virus over the next 2-3yrs. I personally have got my VitD(really a hormone) levels checked and have started D3 treatment.)one cheap pre treatment.) I can however do my best to limit my exposure. Very important to wash my hands. Be aware of my face touching. _____________ I am not sure what you are looking for when you ask,"And what to do if you suspect Swine Flu?" In self or others? So I may have overshot in my answer. The links i have left from Flutrackers is a non profit International site where a wide range of people who care have and do collect data/news. Some are Dr. some are Nurses and others researching this virus and many other important disease. You can register for free if you are interested. Not required to read all news and important data. The Oral Rehydration Solution http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showpost.php?p=134488&postcount=6 AFD - Survival Technique - Flu Buddies! http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=255820 CDC-Interim Guidance for Swine influenza A (H1N1): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=100589 Non-pharmaceutical options for influenza http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/showthread.php?p=270072 World wide news and information regarding H1N1(Swine) Flu http://www.flutrackers.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=1517

Although the name 'swine flu' brings up a lot of extra fear and worry, it is important to note that swine flu is just an influenza A H1N1 virus.