Photos - Australian Kids wearing face masks to protect them from Swine Flu
At present there are 27,663 people in Australia contaminated with the H1N1 or human swine influenza virus.
95 Australians have already died from Swine flu.
People most at risk from the virus are people with lung disease, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, immunosuppression problems, drug treated asthma, pregnant women and children under 5.
The swine flu symptoms are simular to those of the seasonal flu. A sudden fever of above 38C and sudden cough accompanied by headaches, tiredness, chills, sore throat, runny nose, sneezing, stomach upset, loss of appetite, diarrhoea, aching muscles, limb or joint pain.
Swine flu is spread in the same way as a seasonal flu, close contact, within a metre of a person suspected of swine flu, hands and surfaces where the germs are present.
To prevent the spread of swine flu stay home when sick, when coughing or sneezing cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue disposing of it immediately, and wash hands frequently.
If you believe you have swine flu contact your local doctor, ring 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84). For further, information log onto http://www.health.qld.gov.au/swineflu.
By Tenille de Brueys, Student- Advanced Public Relations
Lecturer, Dr. Hume Johnson
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