Scarcity virus hits lifesaving masks in Ahmedabad
The price of surgical masks that offer a measure of protection against the H1N1 virus doubled, just hours after Ahmedabad reported the first death caused by the swine flu in the state. Pharmacists in the city say that panic-driven demand has outstripped supply, dismaying people who are willing to pay almost three times the normal [...]
Swine Flu Symptoms
According to the CDC, like seasonal flu, symptoms of swine flu infections can include: · fever, which is usually high, but unlike seasonal flu, is sometimes absent · cough · runny nose or stuffy nose · sore throat · body aches · headache · chills · fatigue or tiredness, which can be extreme · diarrhea [...]