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RCOG Statement on Swine Flu

Swine Influenza Type A (H1N1) is a respiratory disease that can be caught through contact with an infected person.  As this is a new strain of the virus, human immunity will be low.

The symptoms are:

· Fever
· Cough
· Shortness of breath

And a combination of one or some of these:

· Sneezing
· Runny nose
· Headaches
· Tiredness
· Aching muscles
· Loss of appetite

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