1. Swine flu is actually a respiratory disease caused by Swine Influenza A virus which was infected mainly in pigs respiratory tract and nowadays its mutated and transmitted to the Human and spreading violently killing thousands of people all over the World .

2. The infected virus in this disease is called as H1N1 virus. Some strain of H1N1 can cause influenza like illness, though the swine influenza strain found in Pig is the most dangerous one for Human nowadays, apart from that in bird, the avian influenza is a common one.

3. Recently another species of virus called as H3N2v being included in this category. This is a kind of non Human influenza virus but spreads very fast in Human than other variant. Its mainly seen in Pig like H1N1 Virus.

4. First it was observed in Mexico in the year 2009.Though from 2005, these kinds of diseases are observed in various parts of US. 

5. Near about 1900 people died and 32000 are infected till date in India. It’s now the main concern in this country as the death rate is increasing day by day.

6. Symptoms of the disease are fever,chilling ,fatique,pain in muscle ,weakness ,running nose. Similar like ordinary cold and cough with fever .

7. Tamiflu and relenza are the medicines to treat with. Seasonal influenza virus vaccination should be taken. Its not a 100% protection but yes a good precaution for sure.

8. People who are aged over 50- 60 years, pregnant women and children within 3-8 years are mostly infected. Those who have previous history of low immunity and frequent cold should be aware of such problems.

9. Honey ,seasonal fruits should be consumed to built the immunity .

10. Avoid contacts with affected people and usage of mask should be there to avoid of the infected virus. One should avoid contacts of places used by swine flu patients as it’s a contagious disease.