Photo, Australian scientist, Dr. Karl Kruszelnicki
Hi, I’m Dr. Karl. The swine flu has hit Australian shores so it’s time to get in the know about what to look for.
The Australian and state governments are working to minimize the threat to all Australians, and are working towards measures to treat victims.
The swine flu is a tricky one to spot as it carries many of the same symptoms as the regular seasonal flu such as, a high fever, coughing, runny nose, sore throat, muscle and joint pains.
If you have any of these symptoms, contact your GP as early detection is very important to staying healthy.
Swine flu spreads in the same way as the regular flu, so watch out for other people who may be showing signs of the same symptoms.
The most at risk are the elderly, young children, and those suffering from existing respiratory problems, and people whom are recovering from major surgeries.
Experts say that washing your hands regularly can help limit your chance of infection, or spreading the virus to others.
If you think you have swine flu contact your GP or visit www.health.gov.au.
By Slavisha Grabovickic - Student, Advanced Public Relations
Lecturer, Dr. Hume Johnson
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