Pig flu

As the spread of the deadly Pig Flu virus speeds up in Mexico and starts entering other countries such as the United States, New Zealand, Canada, and Israel, countries are taking necessary precautions to prevent the virus from reaching a pandemic in their own countries. This measures include quarantining some sick travelers from Countries known to have the pig flu virus. The United States Homeland Security has released a quarter of its 50 million antiviral medicatons to be delivered to the cities and towns as a preemptive measure to combat the spread of the pig flu infections.

What is the Pig Flu or Swine Influenza?

The pig flu or swine influenza is a virus specific to pigs or porcine species; it doesn't usually infect humans, although it has happened in history.

What is different this time about the Pig Flu?

The US based Centre for Disease Control (CDC) believes this time (April 24, 2009), that the strain is a mix between bird, pig, and human virus.

Can the current virus spread to humans?

Yes, it has already infected people in Mexico, and has already spread worldwide.

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:17:39 GMT+00:00

MedIndia

What does swine flu type A mean?
Helium
The same is true of the swine flu. 4.) The three common mixes of swine flu virus include pig flu, human flu, and avian,(bird) flu. H1N1 is a mutated version ...
Swine flu symptoms: 2009-10Helium
Are the symptoms of swine flu in humans the same as the symptoms in pigs?Helium
The difference between the swine flu of 1918 and the swine flu of 2009-10Helium
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Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:00:11 GMT+00:00

The Hindu

Swine flu: did Egypt overreact?
Middle East Online
However, Mustafa Orkhan, head of the Swine Flu Centre, a local NGO which gives tips on H1N1, said he did not expect any more outbreaks of the virus in Egypt ...
What is H1N1?Helium

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Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:30:15 GMT+00:00

Index
Winnipeg Free Press
TORONTO - Scientists from Hong Kong are calling for ramped-up surveillance of pig populations after discovering a new swine flu virus that is a hybrid of ...

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:07:21 GMT+00:00

A Waiting Game
Seattle Medium
... of Asian Swine Flu with a commitment that stronger pigs would be made available. The pigs that replaced Haiti's Creole pig population scarcely survived. ...

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Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:20:24 GMT+00:00

Ghana News Agency

Swine flu and related news
eWorld Post (blog)
Swine flu (pig influenza) is named on the name of the virus causing the infection. Swine influenza virus (SIV) or S-OIV (swine-origin influenza virus) is ...
China - Swine flu in pig at abattoirMeattradenewsdaily (blog)

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Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:04:15 GMT+00:00

Los Angeles Times

Researchers find a way to take the 'shot' out of the flu shot
Los Angeles Times
The researchers experimented with one by pressing it onto the skin of a pig cadaver and found that nearly 90% of the microneedles dissolved within five ...
Flu jab could be replaced by skin patchThe Guardian
Hi-tech patch may replace flu jabsThe Press Association
Vaccine patch could replace jabsNHS Choices
Nursing in Practice -CNET (blog) -Wired News
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Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:39:29 GMT+00:00

Swine Flu: The Epidemic That Wasn't
LiveScience.com
In April 2009 the H1N1 virus (better known as the swine flu, much to the dismay of pig farmers and pork producers) leapt onto the world stage after being ...

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 09:25:03 GMT+00:00

Sunday Star Times

9 groups targeted for flu jabs
News.gov.hk
... poultry workers, and those in the pig industry. People outside the target groups and want to get the flu vaccine should consult their private doctors.
Recommended target groups for seasonal influenza vaccine7thSpace Interactive (press release)

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Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:54:43 GMT+00:00

Financial Times

Pig farmers stymied by Russian rules
Financial Times
... of the Russian system of health and sanitary standards that inspires about as much dread among European pork producers as another outbreak of swine flu. ...

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Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:11:03 GMT+00:00

Scientist (blog)

Tasty transgenics
Scientist (blog)
The pig was specifically created to solve the environmental run-off problems of pig farming. Normal pigs can't digest phytate, which makes up around 50-75 ...