H1N1 Virus, Formerly known as Swine Flu

As everybody knows, the H1N1 virus is causing travel delays, and flights to cancel.
If you haven't read my earlier post called "TRAVEL WARNING" I suggest you do so, as it regards Air Canada flights that have been cancelled until June 1st, 2009.

What is The H1N1 Virus?
The H1N1 Virus (more commonly known as Swine Flu) is an airborne virus that is essentially just like the flu, only there is no "cure" for it.
It will go away as it truly is just influenza, but has killed many in Mexico where it originated.

How can I protect myself?
Essentially you can do the same thing you would do during flu season.
Wash your hands or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (but remember not to wash too terribly often as you may wash off the "good bacteria" on our hands that fight off illnesses).
Cough and sneeze into a tissue, your sleeve or your elbow.
If felt necessary, a face mask (such as doctors masks) may be worn.
Avoid travelling to highly infected places such as Mexico and the Caribbean.
Look at a news broadcasting website for updates.

How do I get it/if I get it what should I do?
The H1N1 virus can be contracted by somebody sneezing or coughing on you, or by simply breathing in an infected area.
If you do feel you have contracted H1N1, please see your medical professional.
They will more than likely put you in quarantine, and you get the week or so to just lay around and be lazy in your pajamas. That's not so bad is it?!
Young children and the elderly, or those who's immune systems are low should seek medical attention right away just to be safe.

Why was the name changed from Swine Flu to H1N1?
The name was changed to a scientific name as there is no connection whatsoever of eating pork and catching the virus.
Please, eat all the pork you would like without fear!

Happy Travels!