Mexican border States, California and Texas, have reported cases of people being infected with the swine flu. The swine flu has caused an outbreak that has resulted in the Mexican government shutting down schools and many public buildings.
At least 1,004 people have been sickened and at least 68 have died, primarily in the sprawling capital of Mexico City, triggering officials to close all schools and universities, museums and libraries and to begin screening air travelers for symptoms before they leave the country.
The known occurrences of swine flu in the United States have not led to any deaths. Six cases of swine flu were reported in California and 2 were reported in Texas.
According to the CDC(Centers for Disease Control)
The symptoms of swine flu in people are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
To get more information of the Swine Flu visit the Swine Flu Facts from the CDC. There is information of previous cases of the Swine Flu in the United States, ways the Swine flu can be transmitted, and treatments for the Swine Flu.
Source: Washington Post, CDC
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