How Swine Flu Has Changed the Faces of the Earth
Thu, May 21, 2009
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Image: Eneas de Troya
The first cases of novel influenza A (H1N1), commonly called swine flu because of its swine origin, were detected in April 2009. Because the virus is spread similar in a similar way to regular seasonal influenza through the coughs and sneezes of infected people, swine flu has changed the face of the Earth. Here are ten images that will show you how.
As with any new virus strain, many questions about H1N1 are still open, for example how exactly it spreads and how to vaccinate and protect against it. For the time being, health authorities have issued common-sense guidelines to reduce the spread of the virus that include washing hands frequently, covering one’s mouth when sneezing or coughing, and staying at home when sick.
Though information on the effectiveness of facemasks for the control of influenza is currently still extremely limited, this does not deter people from wearing facemasks when out in public places. Facemasks are everywhere as the following pictures show and have changed the way we lead our lives.
In the subway
Image: Eneas de Troya
In the rain
Image: Guerry Monero
In the playground
Image: Sarihuella
In every situation
Image: Sarihuella
In nomine patris
Image: Eneas de Troya
In church
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In style
Image: Sarihuella
In public
Image: Guerry Monero
In childhood
Image via English Eastday
In hospital gear
Image: iyasser
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May 22nd, 2009 at 12:32 pm
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May 22nd, 2009 at 4:00 pm
That’s hardly planet chaging. Most these photos were taken in Asia, where they wear masks if they have a normal cold so that they won’t spread it to others. That and any other recent “epidemic” results in masks being worn. Swine flu is no big deal. It will pass like everything else.
July 10th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
the spread of AH1N1 or Swine Flu is really scary. It is a good thing that this virus is not very deadly. We are advised to take Vitamin-C and to wear face masks.
July 14th, 2009 at 11:25 am
the use of face masks and boosting your immune system by taking lots of vitamin-C is still an effective way of preventing the spread of the Swine Flu virus.
July 17th, 2009 at 5:20 pm
i always advice my kids to wear face masks when going into crowded areas. swine flu is really scary and i dont want my kids getting infected by it.
July 24th, 2009 at 1:58 pm
I have a relative who got the Swine Flu in Mexico. It is a good thing that he already recovered from this disease.
September 7th, 2009 at 11:19 am
the H1N1 or Swine Flu Virus is very scary at first but now it is well controlled by vaccines and prevention by avoiding going into places with incidence of swine flu.
October 16th, 2009 at 12:16 pm
H1N1 or Swine Flu is a bit scary but it a good thing to note that this virus is not that very deadly. .