In April 2009 the World Health Organization's director-general, declared a "public health emergency of international concern" under the rules of the WHO's new International Health Regulations when the first cases of the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus were reported in the United States.  Swine Flu (also known as Swine Influenza) has many people worried during this 2009-2010 flu season. 

 

The best way to avoid swine flu is to be careful of flu transmission with other people. 

Influenza spreads between humans through coughing or sneezing and people touching something with the virus on it and then touching their own nose or mouth.  Swine flu cannot be spread by pork products, since the virus is not transmitted through food.  The swine flu in humans is most contagious during the first five days of the illness although some people, most commonly children, can remain contagious for up to ten days. If you believe you may have swine flu we suggest you visit your doctor. 

Recommendations to prevent spread of the virus among humans include using standard infection control against influenza. This includes frequent washing of hands with soap and water or with alcohol-based hand sanitizers, especially after being out in public.  Chance of transmission is also reduced by disinfecting household surfaces, which can be done effectively with a diluted chlorine bleach solution.

Experts agree that hand-washing can help prevent viral infections, including ordinary influenza and the swine flu virus. Also avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with hands prevents flu.  Influenza can spread in coughs or sneezes, but an increasing body of evidence shows small droplets containing the virus can linger on tabletops, telephones and other surfaces and be transferred via the fingers to the mouth, nose or eyes. Alcohol-based gel or foam hand sanitizers work well to destroy viruses and bacteria. Anyone with flu-like symptoms such as a sudden fever, cough or muscle aches should stay away from work or public transportation and should contact a doctor for advice.

As always we suggest you speak with your doctor before trying our organic products.  These products are not to be used as an alternative to vaccination, but rather as a way to supplement the healing process and help prevent colds or flu like symptoms.  Below are our natural organic products to help you deal with both swine flu and the regular seasonal flu.