Swine influenza

Symptoms of swine flu, which is caused by the H1N1 virus, are like those of any seasonal flu and include fever, cough, runny nose, sore throat, body aches, chills, and fatigue. Although some people still talk about swine flu, it's important to keep in mind that now swine flu is considered another regular • Fast breathing or difficulty breathing • Bluish or gray skin color • Not drinking enough fluids • Severe or persistent vomiting • Not waking up or not interacting • Irritability so great that your child does not want to be held • Flu-like symptoms get better but then come back with fever and worse cough • Rash with a fever When to See a Healthcare Provider Most normally healthy people can recover from the flu at home and prevent spreading it by avoiding other people. However, if you have a chronic illness like asthma, diabetes, or heart disease or have a suppressed immune system and you think you have the flu, you should see your healthcare provider so he or she can If your baby has the flu and the following symptoms occur, seek emergency care immediately. • Unable to eat • No tears when crying • Having difficulty breathing • Fewer wet diapers than normal The flu can be a life-threatening disease for children, especially those 5 years of age and younger, people over 65, and those with chronic conditions, so getting medical care as soon as possible for these populations is important. • Dandagi GL, Byahatti SM. Lung India. 2011;28(1):34-8. doi:10.4103/0970-2113.76299 • Al ...

New research led by researchers at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) reveals that farmworkers vaccinating and weaning 3-week-old piglets can indirectly and significantly contribute to the spread of the influenza A virus (IAV) on swine farms. This information can help pig producers target biosecurity measures more strategically, curbing swine flu transmission and enhancing swine production outcomes. Flu limits the growth rate of young pigs, causing great financial losses to farmers and food security issues worldwide. IAV can also infect humans, leading to serious illnesses that have the potential to cause a pandemic. This two-way transmission of IAV between pigs and humans helps the virus evolve and evade vaccines. So, research clarifying how IAV spreads can help protect the pig industry and avoid pandemics. Researchers, pig producers, and farmworkers alike know that handling infected pigs can carry and spread IAV. Farmworkers already take stringent precautions when handling infected pigs, but pinpointing which farm management activities most foster IAV’s spread can help them better understand when pigs are most infectious, and better focus their mitigation efforts. In this study, the scientists collected and tested samples from farmworkers’ hands and clothes before and after the workers performed piglet processing, which takes place in the first few days of the piglets’ lives. The researchers also collected and tested samples from farmworkers...

44 Questions from Britannica’s Most Popular Health and Medicine Quizzes The virus is spread rapidly among pigs and is easily spread to birds and humans who come into contact with the pigs or contaminated food or bedding or who inhale infectious particles in the air. Humans infected with swine influenza virus may experience fever and mild respiratory A well-documented outbreak of swine flu in humans occurred in 1976 in Treatment and prevention There are no specific drugs available for swine flu in pigs, and treatment is thus supportive. Providing a clean and dry Outbreaks of swine flu in pigs can be prevented through vaccination against the viruses. The spread of the virus among pigs also can be controlled through sanitary practices, such as disinfecting areas that were occupied by infected pigs, disposing of contaminated bedding, and washing hands after handling infected animals.

Combat current and future swine diseases with SEQUIVITY from Merck Animal Health. A revolutionary swine vaccine platform, SEQUIVITY harnesses RNA particle technology to create customized prescription vaccines against strains of influenza A virus in swine, porcine circovirus (PCV), rotavirus and beyond. It’s supported by a sophisticated dashboard filled with comprehensive data and insights, all to help you stay on top. SEQUIVITY is a custom swine vaccine platform that helps you take on existing and evolving disease challenges using RNA particle technology. The SEQUIVITY platform creates custom prescription products such as: • PCV2 vaccines • PCV3 vaccines • Rotavirus vaccines • Sapovirus vaccines • Influenza A virus in swine (IAV-S) vaccines • Porcine epidemic diarrhea (PED) vaccines KEY BENEFITS TARGETED SEQUIVITY only targets swine pathogen gene sequences of interest. SAFE Doesn’t replicate or cause disease, delivering pathogen information to the immune system safely. There’s no need to transfer or handle live material like autogenous, killed or modified live vaccines. DYNAMIC Targets existing and evolving swine pathogens, including diseases not covered by conventional swine vaccines. FLEXIBLE Allows for the creation of multivalent formulations by blending RNA particles to target multiple swine pathogens in one shot. INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY Traditional vaccines can take years to develop. The RNA particle technology in SEQUIVITY allows for the development of safe and flexibl...

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Flu (influenza) viruses are divided into four broad categories: influenza A, B, C or D. Influenza A is the most common type. H1N1 flu is a subtype of influenza A. Subtypes of influenza A are categorized based on two proteins on the surface of the virus, hemagglutinin (H) and neuraminidase (N). There are many H and N subtypes, and each one is numbered. All H and N flu subtypes are influenza A viruses. • Types of influenza viruses. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/viruses/types.htm. Accessed Aug. 15, 2019. • Groshkopf LA, et al. Prevention and control of seasonal influenza with vaccines: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - United States, 2018-2019 influenza season. MMWR Recommendations and Reports. 2018: doi:10.15585/mmwr.rr6703a1. • Tosh PK (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Aug. 19, 2019.