The following information from the site dealing with inter-pandemic influenza threats:

The new influenza A/H1N1 influenza called "pig" is a human infection with an influenza virus that normally infects pigs. In the current outbreak, the virus isolated from patients are viruses that belong to the family A/H1N1.

In this case, it is not a flu virus. It is a virus infection that developed in pigs but which now is spread from person to person.

This virus is different from the H1N1 virus of seasonal influenza viruses circulating human ships.

Prevention

The transmission of influenza viruses is primarily by air (through the coughing, sneezing or Postillons) but can also be manu scope (transmission via hands and contaminated objects), we must avoid contact with a sick person, wash your hands regularly with soap and / or with a hydroalcoholic solution.

Antivirals

The American experts have carried out tests on the strains isolated in the United States to date. Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza) are effective on these viruses. Tests on Mexican strains are underway but antivirals should also be effective.

Antiviral drugs are prescribed by a health professional after consultation and diagnosis from the onset of symptoms.

There are of course an antiviral treatment for children (pediatric antiviral form) may be prescribed if necessary by a health professional.

The treatment may be symptomatic (treatment of symptoms of the disease) in children less than one year.

If you think your child may have symptoms of influenza "swine" A/H1N1 (aches, cough, fatigue, etc.) you should contact your doctor or center 15.

Vaccine

For the moment there is no vaccine against this new virus. According to experts who study the virus, there is no evidence yet that the seasonal vaccine is effective against this new virus.

The availability of the strain for the manufacture of the vaccine will take place under the responsibility of WHO. Strain, once prepared, will be made available for industrial manufacture of the vaccine. A delay of several weeks to several months will be required if the vaccine is available.

Transmission

Under the current epidemic, the transmission is the same as that of a seasonal influenza:

by air, ie the wind dispersion of the virus through coughing, the sneezing or Postillons;
by contact with a person infected with a virus (respiratory or kisses when he shakes hand);
by contact with objects contaminated and therefore affected by a sick person (eg a door handle).
Symptoms The symptoms of influenza "swine" A/H1N1 in humans are, in most cases, the same as those of seasonal influenza: fever, aches, cough and fatigue among others.