Swine Flue Marbella - Swine Flu Costa Del Sol, Spain

I was speaking to a friend today whos friend has recently had swine flu here in Marbella. She got it really bad with vomiting, fever etc etc.

Ive kind of blocked it out as when I do mention it my husband, well he goes a bit mad and starts shouting to me...."jo do you know how many people die a year from normal flu?"

Answer is no, but Swine flu is whats making the news and it sounds absolutely awful.

All last week I had a Migraine, this week my throat has been really bad and my daughter was off sick today too. Now Im wondering if I have a mild version?

Back on goes my scarf around my mouth again! My husband thinks Im mad - when I go on a plane I always wear a scarf around my face and keep my mouth covered - idea given to me by another womaninspain blogger!!!

So where is the best thing to do if you think you have swine flu? i.e doctors, hospital. Whats good to keep in stock in the house? Can you buy the medicine upfront?

Also I really need to know if the drugs come in liquid form - as if I get Swine Flu and only comes in pill Im completely F&%$·"D as I cannot swallow pills.

Have you had Swine Flu Here - if so please do leave your comments with what happened to you. We all read the Medical Website but theres nothing like real information.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Swineflu/DG_178075

Latest Information NHS on Swine Flu http://www.nhs.uk/AlertsEmergencies/Pages/Pandemicflualert.aspx

The Symptons...
It is important that as swine flu spreads, you know the symptoms of the disease so you can recognise it in yourself and others at an early stage.

Please read this page and consider your symptoms carefully before using the National Pandemic Flu Service mentioned below.

So far, most swine flu cases have been mild, with symptoms similar to those of seasonal flu. Only a small number of people have had more serious symptoms.

If you or a member of your family has a fever or high temperature (over 38°C/100.4°F) and two or more of the following symptoms, you may have swine flu:

unusual tiredness,
headache,
runny nose,
sore throat,
shortness of breath or cough,
loss of appetite,
aching muscles,
diarrhoea or vomiting.