5 Tips to Prevent Swine Influenza

Swine Influenza

I’m really shocked by Bill Maher’s behavior in laughing at this Level 5 status that the WHO has declared in regards to swine influenza, especially since he’s the one who enjoys making Orwellian-like remarks and references [Read: Animal Farm] with a singular purpose to blame government and politics for all our personal tragedies and disappointments. I’d understand if it was the previous government… but not this one, for crying out loud!

Since I don’t enjoy writing in the explanatory mode, maybe Pink Floyd’s track titled “Pigs (Three Different Ones)” from their concept album ‘Animals’ should give you the answers to Life’s most pressing questions.

OK… I hope you didn’t take me seriously there. But amongst all this, I hope you did notice a swine that flew. Haha.

Another pertinent question, do you think the government is taking care of this?

Yes, of course. I think they’re human too and just as susceptible to the flu. So I assume they’d want to find a resolution to this state of a ‘pandemic’ that can take them down unless not controlled as soon as possible. Not unless you’re a conspiracy theory freak!

But there are a couple of things that you just have to do in order to eliminate any probability of contracting swine flu or for that matter any other flu. And this brings us to the practical segment of this write-up apart from the philosophical and rather confusing questions that have been presented so far.

Since, swine flu is a respiratory disease that has reached a point where it can be transmitted from human-to-human (as opposed to pig-to-human), the chances of you contracting the illness are much greater. But as you will see, the pointers mentioned are rather simple to follow and don’t need the knowledge or the workspace vocabulary of a rocket-scientist!

5 Tips to Prevent Swine Influenza

1. Wash your hands and don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth until you do so
   Since any flu is transmitted by coming into contact with another person’s mucus (mostly with your hands), and then bringing it into contact with your face, you’ll prevent it by washing your hands regularly well before you touch your face.
2. Fortifying your immune system
   In building your immune system by maintaining a healthy diet, exercise as well as getting a good night’s rest, you can reduce the chances of getting the flu. It’s as simple as that.
3. Wear a respiratory mask
   In normal circumstances, it might seem a bit obsessive but considering the times that we’re in and the relatively poor knowledge that doctors have about this recent development, it would be wise to wear one when leaving your place.
4. Avoid contact with people who are sick or just stay home if you have contracted the flu
   As the chances of you getting the flu are maximum especially when you’re around people who have the flu and are sneezing or coughing as a result of it, it’s best to maintain a distance and if need be, quarantine yourself as well. If you are sick, then avoid public places where you can infect other people and stay at home and focus on finding a cure by consulting your physician.
5. Cook your pork well
   Very importantly for people who cannot do without pork, cook it above a temperature of 80 Fahrenheit to ensure that the germs are killed. And don’t eat roasted pork! Period.

So, in summary… be happy if you haven’t been afflicted with the swine flu and stay out of reach… and if you have, you don’t need to be generous about ‘spreading the love’. More than the government doing what they have to, realigning your personal sense of responsibility and duty to yourself is not being obsessive but just having common sense.

So, what are your thoughts on the swine influenza?

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