Swine Flu Update - 23 Month Old Child Dies UPDATED INFORMATION

The Today Show reports that the swine flu has taken the life of its first US victim, a 23 month old child in Texas. No other details have been released regarding this first tiny victim.

Officials are requesting that the flu not be referred to as the swine flu. You cannot get this particular flu from a pig or from eating pig meat such as ham, pork chops or ribs. Official requested the flu be referred to

 as H1-N1 flu. This flu is passed from human to human. Mexico is still trying to track down the origin of this flu while the country seems to be on lock down, people are still allowed to cross the border back and form from Mexico to the United States.

Hand washing is not only a preventative for avoiding the flu; it is also a good defense against catching the common cold. When we touch a person who has the flu or a cold, we get the germs on our hands. If we then touch our face the germs are spread and we can possibly come down with the flu or cold.

Schools in New York City were closed for several days. Some South Carolina schools have been closed due to the H1-N1 flu. Indiana has been added to the list of states where swine flu has been reported.

The Today Show interviewed a female who had the swing (H1-N1) flu and has recovered. She indicated it was not bad. She said she had a cough and sore throat. She appeared totally healthy as she talked about her ordeal.

Symptoms are similar to other flu symptoms. If you have a cough, respiratory problems, sore throat, chills and fever it would be best to visit your doctor. If you have these symptoms contact your doctor. Flu symptoms in the US victims are much less severe as those who contacted it in Mexico.

Most public gathering places in Mexico have been closed. That includes movie theaters, malls and restaurants. Some restaurants are providing take-out orders.

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