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Continuing further on our previous article, H1N1: Swine Flu Virus: Symptoms, Precautions & Treatment Details, and later we covered Symptoms & Signs Of Swine Flu. In this article, we will cover the Vaccination for Swinee Flu or Medicines for Swine Flu H1N1 Virus

Is there a vaccine available for Pandemic Swine Flu?
The answer is NO.

- Because the virus is new, there will be no vaccine ready to protect against pandemic flu.

- Vaccine against Swine Flu virus H1N1 needs at least 6-12 months to be produced.

- Seasonal flu vaccine or past flu immunization will not provide protection.

Are there medicines to treat swine flu??
Answer to this is YES.
- The US CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with these swine influenza viruses.

- Antiviral drugs are prescription medicines (pills, liquid or an inhaler) that fight against the flu by keeping flu viruses from reproducing in your body.

- If you get sick, antiviral drugs can make your illness milder and make you feel better faster. They may also prevent serious flu complications.

- For treatment, antiviral drugs work best if started soon after getting sick (within 2 days of symptoms)