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How long after swine flu infection do symptoms start?

Posted: May 2nd, 2009 | Filed under: Acute Ilnesses | Tags: , , |

*cherry cookie* asked:


How long after you get exposed to swine flu do you start getting the symptoms? Also does anyone know when the epidemic started in Mexico?

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42 Comments on “How long after swine flu infection do symptoms start?”

  1. 1: LK said at 6:15 pm on May 3rd, 2009:

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  2. 2: Anna said at 3:54 pm on May 4th, 2009:

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    Probably about a day.

  3. 3: no u said at 6:46 pm on May 7th, 2009:

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    You shouldn’t feel any symto…. OH MY GOD MY HEAD THE VIRUS IS RIPPING MY HEAD OPEN JESUS CHRIST HELP

  4. 4: Polonium said at 9:48 pm on May 8th, 2009:

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    It varies. The problem is knowing when you were exposed. You could be exposed to the virus and never know it. When do you start counting days. Here is a helpful article, it looks like around 1-5 days.

  5. 5: roger o said at 5:38 am on May 12th, 2009:

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    I think it takes seven to ten days. The students in NY contacted the disease while on Spring Break in Mexico. The vacation ended March 21, or there abouts.

  6. 6: The Illusion of Progress said at 9:25 am on May 14th, 2009:

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    You won’t feel any symptoms, you will die as soon as you’re infected. Your blood will fill your lungs and you will drown.

  7. 7: soybonita!&k said at 4:43 pm on May 14th, 2009:

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    Swine Flu Q&A
    What you need to know and how to protect yourself from infection:

  8. 8: Anthony C said at 2:09 pm on May 17th, 2009:

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    It like a normal flu just ride it out like any sickness, The media have nothing better to report on of late, so next it will be dog flu then cat flu and then chicken flu. come on bird flu is just as much of a joke.

  9. 9: wot the fock? said at 8:03 pm on May 18th, 2009:

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    epic lulz at the third answer

  10. 10: DudeWheresmyCat? said at 2:51 pm on May 21st, 2009:

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    how many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?

    the world may never know.

  11. 11: Fallingstar said at 12:52 pm on May 24th, 2009:

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    apparently this is the list of where swine flu has hit i found on the website. they said if symptoms occur get medical help. but you know what people die from cancer, being hit by cars and buses, as long as you keep aware and stay clean hehe just look after yourself and dont let the media make it seem worse they are always so stupid:)

    Mexico City

    Imperial County, California

    San Diego County, California

    San Antonio, Texas

    Long Island, New York

    Queens, New York

    Chappqua, New York

    Kansas

    New Zealand

  12. 12: **MISS B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L** said at 8:40 am on May 25th, 2009:

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    watch abc news or channel 7 or 9… well the symptons that i heard of are like getting a regular flu muscle aches, fever thats over 100 is soooo bad, headache, the symptons you get with a regular flu but i hope we stay safe and healthy:)

  13. 13: Jas---> Soulja In Gods Army.. said at 5:56 am on May 26th, 2009:

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    48 hours

  14. 14: Skippy said at 8:35 pm on May 27th, 2009:

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    With in 24 Hrs.

    The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu. In the past, severe illness (pneumonia and respiratory failure) and deaths have been reported with swine flu infection in people. Like seasonal flu, swine flu may cause a worsening of underlying chronic medical conditions.

    State # of laboratory
    confirmed cases
    California 7 cases
    Kansas 2 cases
    New York City 8 cases
    Ohio 1 case
    Texas 2 cases
    TOTAL COUNT 20 cases

    Check out
    It has all you need to know about swines

  15. 15: scott&kenny said at 3:21 pm on May 30th, 2009:

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    its just like any other flu..dont worry about it

  16. 16: litleboy78 said at 8:05 pm on May 31st, 2009:

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    death people by the flue had previous complications or didn’t pay attention to severe symptoms (like after 4 days of 101+ fever).

  17. 17: Danielle said at 5:08 am on June 1st, 2009:

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    48 hours

  18. 18: goins0410 said at 3:37 pm on June 2nd, 2009:

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    IMPORTANT new medicine to prevent the swine flu!!!!!

  19. 19: J said at 9:33 am on June 4th, 2009:

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    I live in the uk and as you know we have had 2 outbreaks in The closest hospital to me im really worried my dad is a taxi driver and im scared he might get it Am i being stupid or should i tell him to wear a mask or something please HELPP !!!!!!!!!

  20. 20: Answer said at 6:21 am on June 7th, 2009:

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    This gives a good outline of the symptoms and stuff of swine flu.

  21. 21: Alayna W said at 2:52 pm on June 9th, 2009:

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    My mother told me that your most likely to spread the sickness when you dont even realize that you have them, so bascilly you’d be spreading it and not even know it until about 2 or 3 days later symptoms show

    Also its Hitting other countries too like Austraila,New Zeland for sure, and in Paris/France ect.

  22. 22: åË¿…àÿ I like funny letters =) said at 1:05 am on June 13th, 2009:

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    oh, godd I dont know but I think probably a day or something im freaked out bout it too..

  23. 23: →рєаcє☮ said at 11:56 pm on June 14th, 2009:

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    The flu started like two weeks ago I think.
    The symptoms occur probably after a day or so. You won’t immediately know it though.

  24. 24: Libby said at 12:07 pm on June 17th, 2009:

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    about 48 hours

  25. 25: airimluvs said at 10:38 pm on June 19th, 2009:

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    I read it might have started as soon as February/March, supposedly a lot of people died in Mexico because of Pneumonia but I believe some cases were identified as swine flu.
    I’m not sure though..

  26. 26: Ç3J@ said at 1:20 am on June 22nd, 2009:

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    idk

  27. 27: Jon J said at 5:19 pm on June 22nd, 2009:

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    Read the information and guide on the link below for detailed information on Swine flu and howto protect against swine flu, including information about the N95 mask

    Information and protection against Swine Flu

  28. 28: Mitchell said at 2:38 am on June 24th, 2009:

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    my mom is a nurse and she says it starts in a day there is no cure for it besides time no americans have died only mexicans and there is a medication that makes you feel better but it does not cure it.

  29. 29: May said at 6:15 pm on June 26th, 2009:

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    people take this like a simple illness, once a virus is spreaded, it cannot be stoped, it would take years to heal, it can be spreaded on food, by birds, birds are everywhere, birds have contact with tress which than air comes and spread it to the air…. the epidimic started in mexico because people live so close together, and they walk on the streets, is not like USA where you get to places by car, most people in mexico go by walking, thats why there is lots of people dying over there, NOONE knows how many people have the flu, 1 organizasion cannot tell how many people have the flu, there could be millions by now,

  30. 30: Slaying The Praying said at 5:21 am on June 30th, 2009:

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    In the same day i believe, but it could take days to kill you (3-5). IF it kills you that is.

  31. 31: ultrafreak128 said at 7:07 pm on July 2nd, 2009:

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    just recently on MSN and the World Health Organization, they say that the swine flu virus can last up to seven days on a human, and they will not experience symptoms, and still pass the virus on. so about 2-7 days after a person is infected, will they experience symptoms

  32. 32: wowmamazita said at 10:51 pm on July 2nd, 2009:

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    1 ………
    The incubation time for swine flu is believed to be pretty short - 48-72 hours, and the virus seems to spread easily between people.

    2……
    The first confirmed death involved a woman who succumbed from swine flu April 13 in southern Oaxaca state.

  33. 33: (*TS*) miserably knockout said at 10:39 am on July 3rd, 2009:

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    What is swine flu?
    It is a respiratory disease affecting pigs that is caused by type A influenza virus. Most outbreaks occur during the late fall and winter months, similar to influenza outbreaks in humans.

    Does it affect humans?
    Swine flu viruses very rarely affect humans. However, sporadic human infections with swine flu have occurred. These cases commonly occur in people with direct exposure to pigs.

    How does it spread to humans?
    It spreads to humans mainly through contact with infected pigs.

    Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?
    There is currently no evidence to suggest that swine flu can be transmitted to humans from eating pork or pork products that have been thoroughly cooked.

    What are the symptoms?
    The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of regular influenza. An early symptom is high fever, and this is followed by cough, sore throat, runny nose, and sometimes breathlessness a few days later.

    How can the infections be diagnosed?
    A respiratory specimen would be collected within the first four to five days of illness, when the infected person is most likely to be shedding the virus. However, some, especially children, may shed the virus for 10 days or longer.

    What medications are available to treat the infection?
    There are four different antiviral drugs that are licensed for use in Singapore: amantadine, rimantadine, oseltamivir and zanamivir.
    While most swine flu viruses have been susceptible to all four drugs, the most recent swine flu viruses isolated from humans are resistant to amantadine and rimantadine. At this time, the US CDC recommends the use of oseltamivir (Tamiflu) or zanamivir (Relenza) for the treatment and/or prevention of infection with swine flu viruses.

  34. 34: Cera said at 10:46 pm on July 4th, 2009:

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    just watch extra tonight cause they r doing a big thing about it and they r gonna have doctors on

  35. 35: Matthew said at 4:14 am on July 5th, 2009:

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    6-10 days

  36. 36: Mel :] said at 10:08 am on July 8th, 2009:

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    it didnt start in MEXICO
    it started in CALIFORNIA

  37. 37: jpipout said at 4:38 am on July 10th, 2009:

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    i got the swine flu and its been 2 days since i had it should i go to a hospital and im 14

  38. 38: Sara K said at 5:33 pm on July 12th, 2009:

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    I was worried too but felt much better after reading this article:

    Washing your hands is a good idea. Surprisingly, eating garlic does have antibiotic effects. Oh, and you can’t get swine flu from eating pork products. I hope this helps!

  39. 39: Kevin A said at 10:12 am on July 13th, 2009:

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    You might want to check out: They have constantly updated info, questions and answers, and health concerns on the Swine Flu virus.

  40. 40: squares said at 8:49 am on July 14th, 2009:

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  41. 41: Jeff S said at 7:56 am on July 16th, 2009:

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    12 hours

  42. 42: Steve C said at 8:41 pm on July 17th, 2009:

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    After a weeeeeeek you break out in rashers.

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