Canadians should expect to see more severe cases of swine flu, including some deaths from the virus, as the outbreak spreads, the country's chief public health officer warned Monday.
There have been six confirmed cases of swine flu in Canada since the outbreak was first reported in Mexico. All six people — four in Nova Scotia and two in B.C. — had a mild form of the illness and have recovered. Along with the cases in N.S. and B.C., medical authorities in Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan are investigating cases of suspected swine flu.
Canada has heightened its surveillance system to more closely monitor the spread of the disease and will focus on rigorous infection control.
Seriously this thing is going crazy now and it seems it targets young adults so to protect yourself from acquiring Swine Flu wash your hands regularly, and cover your mouths when you sneeze or cough. However, our health minister, Leona Aglukkaq, reassures Canadians that there is no need for worry. "Canada is well-positioned to deal with the issue," she said during question period in the House of Commons on Monday. "We have a national plan to deal with disease outbreaks."
People infected with the virus initially suffer symptoms that include:
* Fever. * Cough. * Sore throat. * Muscle and joint pain. * Shortness of breath.
Peace and Much Love To Ya :)
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