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Ten Important Things to Know about Swine Flu
- Swine flu spreads through air and touch
- Sneezing can spread the virus to about 3 feet around you
- Swine flu virus can stay active up to 2 to 8 hours outside the body
- Covering your mouth while sneezing or coughing, prevents the spread of swine flu
- A mouth mask may not be always beneficial in prevention
- Washing your hands or using a alcohol based hand rub can prevent its spread
- Eating well cooked pork is safe
- Children, old adults and pregnant women are at higher risk of developing severe infections
- Tamiflu tablets is not advised for flu prevention in all individuals
- Swine flu vaccine is not yet available
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