Swine Flu

Although no cases are confirmed in KY yet Swine flu is a worry. Even though sometimes things can be blown out of proportion and it is too early to determine whether that is a case, still be aware of swine flu. This shouldn't be anything to panic or lose a lot of sleep over, but be aware of swine flu and take the precautions that are needed in order to prevent it because it could become a major problem.

Swine Flu is a special strand of the flu virus that occurs naturally in pigs.

Symptoms often seem to be a combination of a Stomach Virus(Stomach Flu) and an normal Flu.

- wash your hands often and with detail
- cover your coughs and sneezes
- if you are sick stay home
- try to avoid contact with those that are sick

If you are sick
- stay home
- get plenty of rest
- drink plenty of fluids
- call a doctor or hospital if symptoms seem worse than a mild to a moderate flu