No Swine Flu from Eating Pork, Safe to Eat

After the recent outbreak of so-thought epidemic, the H1N1 virus, or commonly known as the Swine Flu, there has been speculation that he disease is transferred through food, more specifically pork. Nonetheless, speculation is nothing more than speculation, and it has been proven that the H1N1 virus is in fact not transmitted as a result of humans eating pork, or any other products containing pork.

So, what exactly is the H1N1 virus, or the Swine Influenza? The Swine Flu is a respiratory disease in pigs which is caused as a result of a virus which is quite regular among pigs. The Swine has proven to be very dangerous and has caused huge amounts of illness among pigs, though not as many deaths. The flu has shown to usually begin at random spurts during the year, though it seems to be most common during the fall and winter months. During these months, humans are at highest risk of contracting the dangerous H1N1 virus

If the Swine flu is not contracted by eating pork or pork products, how is it contracted among humans? Just as you might have assumed, the flu is contracted by those that come in close contact with pigs, or come in contact with another individual who has come in contact with an infected pig. It has also been proven that the flu can be contracted when unsanitary objects are transferred among pigs that are infected, and those that are not. Some herds of pigs repeatedly contract the Swine flu, while others contract it once and never again. Once vaccinated, pigs will slowly lose all symptoms of the flu, but this does not mean they are immune to catching it again. In fact, they are just as likely to catch the flu again.

The signs of the H1N1 virus are not hard to spot in pigs. Symptoms include rapid fevers, mild to severe depression, coughing (which sounds more like a bark), discharge from the nasal and eyes, sneezing, heavier breathing, redness in the eyes, and losing appetite.

Is the Swine flu common among pigs? Yes, the Swine flu is extremely common among pigs, particularly in the United States and Mexico. These two countries repeatedly deal with the problem in the food industry, and as mentioned before, the disease seems to break out during late fall and winter. It also sometimes breaks out when new pigs are introduced to an older herd. Statistics show that one-fourth of pigs worldwide show symptoms of the notorious H1N1 virus, a number that shocks many, and staggers the food industry.

Furthermore, almost half of the pigs in Central US have been tested and shown symptoms of the flu. Swine flu was not common among humans until the recent outbreak in April of 2009. Thousands of people have been infected with the flu worldwide, and has resulted in many deaths. The current pandemic is believed to have sprung from Mexico, and has now spread to several countries throughout the world. Because of this, officials around the world are urging people not to travel at all costs.

Is there a cure for the Swine flu? As stated before, there is a vaccine that can be used on pigs to cure the Swine flu. As for humans, there was not a lot of preparation in case humans contracted the flu, until the recent pandemic. There is now antibiotics that have been proven to slowly improve the symptoms of the Swine flu. Researchers are working around the clock to insure that the best antibiotics are available at hand in case the H1N1 continues to spread.

The number of people diagnosed with Swine Flu will increase unless officials and residents take a strong stance to ensure otherwise. The flu has shown to be deadly, and has already proven to cause a number of deaths. People are taking precautions by washing their hands often, wearing masks, or simply, not travelling. People are urged to stay out of Mexico.

Recommended Reading:

What is Swine Flu (Influenza A H1N1)?
Swine Flu and WHO's Pandemic Scale
Do I Need Mask for Swine Flu Protection?
Symptoms of Swine Flu - Fever, Fatigue, Diarrhea and More
Swine Flu Prevention Tips
How Does Swine Flu Spread?
What to Do if You Think You Have Swine Flu
Swine Respiratory Disease - Swine Flu in Pigs
Swine Flu in Humans
How Many Swine Viruses Are There?
The 1918 Spanish Flu Pandemic (new)
Swine Flu Treatment - Tamiflu, Relenza Antiviral (new)
No Swine Flu from Eating Pork, Safe to Eat (new)
Cold vs Flu - Major Differences Between Cold and Flu (new)

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