Contrary to popular belief swine flu can not be caught from pigs or from eating pork in any form and this video might help convince you of that

Actually I just thought this video was funny

Know when to stay home. Know when to seek medical attention.

When to stay home

Even though you hear about the flu everywhere now days  not everyone who sneezes has the H1N1 virus.  The most common respiratory infection is still the common cold and the regular flu is also infecting people.  Still even if it is just the cold there is no reason sharing it with everyone.  All of the same precautions still apply. Flu symptoms (such as fever, cough, muscle aches, a sore throat, fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite) can make you feel really sick and can last for several days, but in most cases you can care for yourself at home.

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    • Rest
    • Drink plenty of fluids – to avoid dehydration
    • Take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for aches and fever

Avoid spreading the flu:

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    • Wash your hands frequently
    • Cover your coughs and sneezes with your arm, not your hand
    • Regularly clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles with normal household disinfectants
    • Keep at least two metres from household members and friends
    • Postpone going out and getting your vaccine until after you are well
    • Stay home until you are fever-free for 24 hours AND you are feeling better

When to see your physician or primary care provider

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    • If you are pregnant or have a medical condition related to heart, lungs or immune system, see your physician or primary care provider within 48 hours of the onset of the symptoms.
    • If you don’t have underlying conditions and one or more of your flu symptoms get worse, seek medical assessment from your family physician or primary health care provider.

When to go to a hospital emergency department

If symptoms become severe – such as shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, lips turning blue, extreme weakness or passing out – go to a hospital emergency department.

Do not go to the emergency department to confirm that your illness is the flu, to get tested, to get vaccinated or to be cleared to resume your regular activities.

Check out the link below to a tool to help you decide if you should go to the hospital

http://www.flu.gov/evaluation/index2.html