Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from bender and more videos in the Coughs & Colds category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Some common-sense precautions can help keep you safe from this potentially deadly infection. To complete this How-To you will need: Hand washing Knowledge of symptoms Prompt medical attention Isolation A face mask Hand washing Knowledge of symptoms Prompt medical attention Isolation A face mask Step 1: Understand the infection Understand what it is. Swine flu is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by the influenza virus. Usually the virus does not infect humans, but transmission can sometimes occur in persons with direct exposure to pigs. The current outbreak has been caused by human-to-human transmission. Step 2: Understand how it spreads Swine flu is spread between humans like a cold: A person can catch it by being sneezed, coughed, or breathed on by a carrier, or by touching a surface that has the virus on it and then touching their own nose, eyes, or mouth. Direct contact with infected pigs can also transmit the virus to people, and vice versa. So far, no other animals can transmit the virus to humans. Tip: You cannot get swine flu from eating cooked pork or pork products. Step 3: Wash your hands Wash your hands with warm water ... Video Rating: 4 / 5 Cold and Flu Basics - Cold and Flu Center - Gocoldflu.info How to recognize the symptoms of cold and flu, which treatments work best, and advice on staying healthy during cold and flu season
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