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SWINE FLU IS IN CALIFORNIA

By: Syndie send a private message
Sacramento : CA : USA | 7 months ago  
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SACRAMENTO,CA,---So far, as we know, the people who had the swine flu have recovered. These cases were in counties that have borders with Mexico.

This virus, in Mexico, killed dozens of people and caused many to be sick: it is an A-type influenza virus, usually, it does not infect humans, according to the federal health authorities. This strain is going from humans to humans and, by Saturday, it caused 11 cases in the United States.

If you think you have the flu like symptoms(100-degrees fever or higher, a cough, sore throat)go to a hospital to be checked out for the swine flu.

If you are in a group of people and someone start to cough or spit, the best thing that you can do, is to cover your mouth and nose with a tissue and turn your face away from the person who is coughing or spitting: also be sure to wash your hands as soon as possible.

But, the most reasonable thing to do if you are in a group and someone starts to cough or spit is to use common sense: turn and walk away from that person.

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  • Posted By mona37 mona37 | 7 months ago
    yes that would be the smartest thing to do by walking away.i'm just glad people are recovering!
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