Recognizing the symptoms of Swine Flu at an early stage is an essential part of stopping the fast spread of the virus. You will be protecting yourself and your family members if you turn to medical support for advice!

For most people, the illness appears to be mild. Cases have been confirmed in all age groups, but children and younger people seem much more likely to be affected. To date, fewer cases have been confirmed in older adults. For a minority of people, the virus has caused severe illness. In many of these cases, other factors have been identified that are likely to have contributed to the severity of the illness. 

However, it is important that as swine flu spreads, you know the symptoms of the disease so you can recognise it in yourself and others at an early stage.

As a subscriber of MyHealthPortal, in case of doubt or need of information, you are invited to contact the MyHealthPortal medical team by the following communication methods

Phone: 020-7486-2300

SMS: +44 (0)-7797-805-817

Mail: info@myhealthportal.com 

Please find below general information that can empower you and you family to better monitor you risk with regards to the Swine Flu pandemic.

What Are The Symptoms Of Swine Flu?

Basically, the symptoms of swine flu are expected to be similar to the symptoms of regular human seasonal flu.

The typical symptoms are:

• A Sudden Fever (a high body temperature of 38°C/100.4°F or above), and
• A Sudden Cough.

Other symptoms may include:

• Runny Nose,
• Headache,
• Sneezing,
• Tiredness, 
• Limb or Joint Pain,
• Chills,
• Loss Of Appetite
• Aching Muscles,
• Diarrhoea or Stomach Upset
• Sore Throa

If you develop similar symptoms you should stay at home and contact us via the  My HealthPortal communication facilities or contact your GP. Depending on the severity of your symptoms you may be advised that further treatment may be necessary.



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