With all of the attention the media is giving to the swine flu, I think that it is important to fully understand what the major differences are between H1N1 and the seasonal flu. Recognizing these differences could stop a bad situation from getting worse.

From what I have read, one of the differences between H1N1 and the seasonal flu is the occurrence of a sore throat. A sore throat is not usually common with the swine flu. Furthermore, the swine flu will typically have a rapid progression of symptoms. This onset usually occurs within 3 to 6 hours, and is characterized by a severe headache. So essentially one minute you can be feeling absolutely fine, and then the next be experiencing extreme discomfort.

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Flu season is starting back up in the U.S., and according to Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease control and Prevention 98% of the viruses circulating are linked to the H1N1 virus. However, as a result of the swine flu outbreak this last year preventive tactics are been established to help insure the health of Americans.

According to Health and Human Services protection against the virus could very well be possible after a single vaccination. From the studies performed on adults, HHS has discovered that those who received a single vaccination were able to establish a significant immune response in roughly 9 days.

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