Swine Flu Symptoms

Is It a Cold, Flu or Swine Flu?
Updated: Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009, 1:50 PM CDTPublished : Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009, 1:48 PM CDT
By LILY FU
(MYFOX NATIONAL) - Is it a cold? The regular flu? Or is it swine flu?
It's the question that many around the country are wondering as a White House report states that the swine flu season could infect up to 50 percent of Americans and lead to as many as 1.8 million hospitalizations and 30,000 to 90,000 deaths.
According to WebMD , colds usually begin with a sore throat that goes away after a day or two, and then nasal symptoms and a cough follow. Slight fevers are also possible. Flu symptoms are usually more severe and come on quickly -- people usually have a high fever, muscle aches, headache, congestion and cough. Swine flu in particular can include vomiting and diarrhea .
It's likely easier to distinguish between cold and the flu. But how do you know if you have the flu or swine flu? If you have the symptoms of flu, there's a good chance you have swine flu. "[The swine flu] seems to spread more easily than a cold virus or seasonal flu ... most likely because so few people have been exposed to it in the past," swine flu expert Richard Wenzel told US News and World Report .
But experts say it's not a cause for alarm. The CDC says if you have a fever , you should stay home for at least 24 hours after your fever is gone, except to get medical care or for other necessities.
There are antiviral drugs that your doctor can prescribe for you to lessen the swine flu symptoms and prevent serious complications. But these are only being prescribed to people who are very sick, such as those who need to be hospitalized or those who suffer flu complications. Most people, however, will likely be protected if they choose to get the swine flu vaccine, which will become available in early October .
The CDC says that if you experience the following symptoms, you should seek immediate medical care.

In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

Fast breathing or trouble breathing
Bluish or gray skin color
Not drinking enough fluids
Severe or persistent vomiting
Not waking up or not interacting
Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
Sudden dizziness
Confusion
Severe or persistent vomiting
Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

I Believe

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL, TAKE THE TIME TO READ.

Birth Certificate shows that we were born,
A Death Certificate shows that we died,
Pictures show that we lived!
Have a seat . . . Relax . . . And read this slowly.

I Believe...
That just because two people argue,
it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do love each other.

I Believe... That we don't have to change friends
if we understand that friends change.

I Believe... That no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every once in a while
and you must forgive them for that.

I Believe... That true friendship continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love..

I Believe... That you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I Believe... That it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be.

I Believe... That you should always leave loved ones
with loving words.. It may be the last time you see them.

I Believe... That you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I Believe... That we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I Believe... That either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I Believe... That heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I Believe... That money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I Believe... That sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down,
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I Believe... That sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I Believe... That maturity has more to do
with what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I Believe... That it isn't always enough, to be forgiven by others.
sometimes, you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I Believe... That no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I Believe... That our background and circumstances
may have influenced who we are,
but, we are responsible for who we become.

I Believe... That you shouldn't be so eager
to find out a secret.
It could change your life Forever.

I Believe... Two people can look at
the exact same thing
and see something totally different.

I Believe... That your life can be changed
in a matter of seconds
by people who don't even know you.

I Believe... That even when you think
you have no more to give,
when a friend cries out to you -
you will find the strength to help.

I Believe...
The happiest of people
don't necessarily have the best of everything;
they just make the most of everything.

I Believe... That the people you care about most
in life are taken from you too soon.

I Believe... That you should send this
to all of the people that you believe in,
I just did.

Cussing at Work

Dear Employees:

It has been brought to management's attention that some individuals throughout the company have been using foul language during the course of normal conversation with their co-workers.

Due to complaints received from some employees who may be easily offended, this type of language will no longer be tolerated.

We do, however, realize the critical importance of being able to accurately express your feelings when communicating with co-workers.

Therefore, a list of 18 New and Innovative 'TRY SAYING' phrases have been provided so that proper exchange of ideas and information can continue in an effective manner.


Number 1
TRY SAYING: I think you could use more training.
INSTEAD OF: You don't know what the f___ you're doing.


Number 2
TRY SAYING: She's an aggressive go-getter.
INSTEAD OF: She's a f___ing bit__.


Number 3
TRY SAYING: Perhaps I can work late.
INSTEAD OF: And when the f___ do you expect me to do this?


Number 4
TRY SAYING: I'm certain that isn't feasible.
INSTEAD OF : No f___ing way.


Number 5
TRY SAYING: Really?
INSTEAD OF: You've got to be sh___ing me!


Number 6
TRY SAYING: Perhaps you should check with...
INSTEAD OF: Tell someone who gives a sh__.


Number 7
TRY SAYING: I wasn't involved in the project.
INSTEAD OF: It's not my f___ing problem.


Number 8
TRY SAYING: That's interesting.
INSTEAD OF: What the f___?


Number 9
TRY SAYING: I'm not sure this can be implemented.
INSTEAD OF: This sh__ won't work.


Number 10
TRY SAYING: I'll try to schedule that.
INSTEAD OF: Why the f___ didn't you tell me sooner?


Number 11
TRY SAYING: He's not familiar with the issues...
INSTEAD OF: He's got his head up his a__.


Number 12
TRY SAYING: Excuse me, sir?
INSTEAD OF : Eat sh__ and die.


Number 13
TRY SAYING: So you weren't happy with it?
INSTEAD OF: Kiss my a__.


Number 14
TRY SAYING: I'm a bit overloaded at the moment.
INSTEAD OF: F__ it, I'm on salary.


Number 15
TRY SAYING: I don't think you understand.
INSTEAD OF: Shove it up your a__.


Number 16
TRY SAYING: I love a challenge.
INSTEAD OF: This f___ing job sucks.


Number 17
TRY SAYING: You want me to take care of that?
INSTEAD OF: Who the f___ died and made you boss?


Number 18
TRY SAYING: He's somewhat insensitive.
INSTEAD OF: He's a pr_ck.


Thank You,

Human Resources

When you get mad you lose!!-Divorce Court

Holy man was having a conversation with the Lord one day and said,
'Lord, I would like to know what Heaven and Hell are like. '

The Lord led the holy man to two doors.

He opened one of the doors and the holy man looked in..

In the middle of the room was a large round table..

In the middle of the table was a large pot of stew,

which smelled delicious and made the holy man' s mouth water.

The people sitting around the table were thin and sickly.

They appeared to be famished. They were holding spoons with very long handles that were strapped to their arms and each found it possible to reach into the pot of stew and take a spoonful.

But because the handle was longer than their arms, they could not get the spoons back into their mouths.

The holy man shuddered at the sight of their misery and suffering.

The Lord said, ' You have seen Hell. They went to the next room and opened the door. It was exactly the same as the first one.

The people were equipped with the same long-handled spoons, but here the people were well nourished and plump, laughing and talking.

The holy man said, 'I don't understand.

'It is simple,' said the Lord.' It requires but one skill.

You see, they have learned to feed each other.

The greedy think only of themselves. '

When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you.




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Remember that

I will always share my spoon with you