Can you live if get H1N1 pandemic swine flu?
The H1N1 pandemic of 2009 was a global outbreak of a novel influenza A virus subtype H1N1, commonly known as "swine flu". As of August 10, 2010, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that the pandemic had caused more than 18,449 deaths worldwide. The majority of deaths occurred in people with underlying medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease. However, even healthy people could become severely ill or die from the virus.
The H1N1 pandemic was the first global influenza pandemic since the 1968 Hong Kong flu pandemic. The virus was first detected in Mexico and the United States in April 2009, and it quickly spread to other countries around the world. By June 2009, the WHO had declared the outbreak a pandemic.
The H1N1 virus was spread through contact with respiratory droplets from an infected person. Symptoms of the virus included fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, and body aches. In severe cases, the virus could lead to pneumonia, respiratory failure, and death.
There was no specific treatment for the H1N1 virus, but antiviral drugs could help to reduce the severity of the disease. The best way to prevent infection was to get vaccinated against the virus. The H1N1 vaccine was available in the United States starting in October 2009.
The H1N1 pandemic ended in August 2010. However, the virus continues to circulate in the world, and it can cause seasonal outbreaks of flu. The best way to protect yourself from the H1N1 virus is to get vaccinated against the flu every year.