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Spanish to English: H1N1 Virus Informational Flyer General field: Medical Detailed field: Medical (general)
Source text - Spanish 2009 H1N1 Flu (Formerly Called Swine Flu)
A new flu virus emerged in the spring 2009 that has never been seen in people before. Now known as 2009 H1N1 or novel H1N1,it is circulating around the world and will remain in the U.S. throughout the upcoming flu season.
What is 2009 H1N1 flu?
2009 H1N1 is a new influenza virus causing illness in people around the world. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009 and is expected to cause many illnesses this fall and winter. Because H1N1 is a new virus, the seasonal flu vaccine will not protect you from 2009 H1N1. In fact, a specific H1N1 flu vaccination is expected to be available in October 2009.
Why is 2009 H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
Flu viruses can be found in people, pigs and birds. These viruses have the ability to change or mutate into new forms. The 2009 H1N1 virus was originally referred to as “swine flu” because laboratory testing showed that many of the genes in this virus were very similar to influenza viruses that normally occur in pigs. But further study has shown that this is a new virus not previously found in humans or pigs.
How can you tell if you have H1N1 flu?
The symptoms of H1N1 flu are generally the same as the seasonal flu and include fever,cough,sore throat,body aches,headache,chills and fatigue. A significant number of people who have been infected with the H1N1 virus also have reported diarrhea and vomiting.Only a laboratory test can determine if your flu symptoms are caused by the H1N1 virus or one of the seasonal flu viruses.
How does H1N1 flu spread?
H1N1 flu spreads the same ways as seasonal flu. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
How long can flu viruses remain on objects (such as countertops
and doorknobs)? Can they be removed?
Studies have shown that flu viruses can survive on environmental surfaces and can infect a person for two-to-eight hours after being deposited on the surface. Regular household cleaning products and disinfectants, when used according to label instructions, are effective against flu viruses,including H1N1.
Can I get H1N1 flu from eating pork?
No. Like the common flu, H1N1 flu is a respiratory disease — not a foodborne illness.You cannot get H1N1 flu from eating or handling pork or pork products.
Can I get vaccinated to prevent 2009 H1N1 flu?
A new vaccine made specifically against the 2009 H1N1 flu virus is being developed and is expected to be available in October 2009. Once it is available, you should get vaccinated for the 2009 H1N1 flu. You should also get vaccinated for seasonal flu as soon as possible.
Translation - English La Gripe H1N1 2009 (Anteriormente Llamada Gripe Porcina)
Durante la primavera de 2009 emergió un nuevo virus de la gripe que no ha sido nunca visto en personas antes. Este virus, conocido ahora como H1N1 2009 o novel H1N1, está circulando alrededor del mundo y permanecerá en los Estados Unidos durante la temporada de gripe que se avecina.
¿Qué es la gripe H1N1 2009?
El H1N1 2009 es un nuevo virus de influenza que está ocasionando enfermedades en personas alrededor del mundo. Este nuevo virus fue detectado por primera vez en las personas en Estados Unidos en abril de 2009 y se espera que causará muchas enfermedades este otoño e invierno. Ya que el virus H1N1 es un nuevo virus, la vacuna contra la gripe estacional no lo protegerá del virus H1N1 2009. De hecho, se espera que una vacuna específica contra el virus H1N1 estará disponible en octubre de 2009.
¿Por qué es este virus H1N1 2009 algunas veces llamado “gripe porcina”?
Los virus de la gripe se pueden encontrar en personas, cerdos y aves. Estos virus tienen la capacidad de cambiar o mutarse a nuevas formas. El virus H1N1 2009 fue originalmente llamado “gripe porcina” porque exámenes de laboratorio demostraron que muchos de los genes en el virus eran muy similares a virus de influenza que normalmente ocurren en los cerdos. Pero más investigaciones han demostrado que este es un nuevo virus nunca antes visto ni en humanos ni en cerdos.
¿Cómo puede uno saber si tiene Gripe H1N1?
Los síntomas de la gripe H1N1 son por lo general los mismos que los de la gripe estacional e incluyen fiebre, tos, dolor de garganta, dolores corporales, dolor de cabeza, escalofríos y fatiga. Un número importante de personas que han sido infectadas con el virus H1N1 también han reportado tener diarrea y vómitos. Sólo un examen de laboratorio puede determinar si sus síntomas de gripe son ocasionados por el virus H1N1 o uno de los virus de la gripe estacional.
¿Cómo se propaga la Gripe H1N1?
La gripe H1N1 se propaga de la misma manera que la gripe estacional. Los virus de la gripe se propagan principalmente de persona a persona cuando una persona infectada tose o estornuda.
¿Cuánto tiempo pueden permanecer los virus de la gripe en los objetos (como las superficies de mesas y las perillas de las puertas)? ¿Se pueden eliminar?
Estudios han demostrado que los virus de la gripe pueden sobrevivir en superficies ambientales y pueden infectar a las personas por hasta 2 a 8 horas después de haber sido depositados en la superficie. Los desinfectantes y productos de limpieza hogareños son efectivos en contra de los virus de la gripe si se usan de acuerdo a las instrucciones en la etiqueta.
¿Puedo contraer la Gripe H1N1 por comer carne de cerdo?
No. Al igual que la gripe común, la gripe H1N1 es una enfermedad respiratoria — no es una enfermedad acarreada por los alimentos. Usted no puede contagiarse de gripe H1N1 por comer o manipular carne de cerdo o productos derivados del cerdo.
¿Me puedo vacunar para prevenir la gripe H1N1 2009?
Actualmente se está desarrollando una nueva vacuna creada específicamente para combatir el virus de la gripe H1N1 2009, y se espera que la misma estará disponible en octubre de 2009. Una vez esté disponible, es recomendable que se vacune contra la gripe H1N1 2009. También se recomienda que se vacune contra la gripe estacional tan pronto como sea posible.
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