Tips for Swine Flue
How can I tell if my child has swine flu? The incubation period for swine flu is short...about 48 to 72 hours. After that period, people who are infected may experience fevers over 100 degrees, body aches, headaches, cough, runny nose, and sometimes, nausea and diarrhea. In addition to the symptoms mentioned above, children who are breathing abnormally fast or slowly may be affected. These symptoms are similar to the standard strain of influenza, so it can difficult to distinguish one from the other. When in doubt, contact your health care provider. Is there a vaccine? There is no vaccine currently that exactly matches the swine flu. Health officials are still trying to determine if the virus is sufficiently similar to circulating forms of influenza that are covered by current vaccines. If this is the case, these vaccines may offer some limited protection from swine flu. In addition, if you were one of the millions of people in the U.S. who were vaccinated against swine flu duri...