I just finished reading a bit about Swine Influenza (flu) and it was clear that the virus is not spread through eating pork products.  But it would not be bad if people will abstain eating fresh pork products of last week until a year later.

People who work closely with fouls and swine are at higher risk of acquiring the virus and become a host then carrier.  So one way to lessen the risk is to often thoroughly washed hands with germ killing soap.  Since the symptoms are just similar to having a seasonal flu, so washing the hands should be constantly practiced – young and old should do this.

Now i am beginning to understand that even though i haven’t eaten pork all my life, but was or will be in hand contact with someone who is a carrier, then i can and my family can get sick, too.  So for now, i think it’s cool to do the following:

1.   Abstain from meat eating for now.

2.  Abstain from dairy products til the virus scare goes away.

3.   Eat a healthy diet (fruits and vegetables)

4.  Exercise for a strong body (strong immune system)

5.  Avoid lack of sleep to avoid weaking the immune system.

6.  Avoid overcrowded public places.

7.  Take lots of vitamin C.

8.  Wash hands regularly.  If possible, carry sanitizers so that you can sanitize your hands after accessing public places.

9.  Orient the kids on what to do in this time of virus scare.

10.  Be responsible enough to be aware and be updated on what’s going on regarding this health scare to avoid unnecessary worries.  At most times it’s the worry and stress that kills not the swine nor bird flu virus.