The seriousness of H1N1 and the precautions we can take against it

Do you guys know what is H1N1? Some of oyu may know while some of you may not. So, let me define H1N1. H1N1 is a subtype of the species Influenza A virus. H1N1 has mutated into various strains including the Spanish Flu strain. Let me tell you something more interesting. The 2009 swine flu outbreak is an epidemic of a new strain of Influenza A virus subtype H1N1 identified in April 2009. It was thought to be a mutation (reassortment) of four known strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1: one endemic in humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in pigs (swine). H1N1 has been spreading around the world, even Singapore has over 1000 cases and the numbers are growing more and more rapidly day by day. There has been 94512 cases and 429 deaths around the world. Recently, someone died of H1N1 in Singapore. It was a 49 year old man died on Saturday afternoon. He died of a heart attack, contributed by severe pneumonia and H1N1 infection. The victim also had diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. In order to prevent ourselves from catching the H1N1 virus, we have to follow some safety precautions, like: 1. Taking your temperature regularly 2. Go to the doctor if you feel unwell or have a flu 3. Do not to crowded places 4. Do not share things like utensils, cups, toothbrushes etc. without washing them throughly 1st If you take care of your health and follow the precautions, you are most likely to be safe. However, you cannot take H1N1 lightly. It is a very serious problem and there is every chance of you getting an infection. Please leave your comments. Yhank you.