Colitis And Swine Flu

As the number of cases of swine flu becomes greater each day and will have a marked influence on the health of the population as summer turns to autumn, what should those diagnosed with colitis be aware of.

There are those that have been identified as being more susceptible of catching the virus and colitis in itself is not mentioned. What is highlighted though is that those with a weak or suppressed immune system can be more at risk.

If your colitis is in remission then there should be nothing to worry about. If you are currently experiencing colitis symptoms as part of a relapse, you will be feeling tired, unwell and perhaps less able to fight off infection as your body’s immune system is working flat out to try and defend itself against the relapse. There is then the possibility that these symptoms may increase the chance of becoming infected by swine flu.

Just remember, there is no certainty here at all. And don’t forget that if you are in the midst of a relapse, you will most likely not be going outside and coming into contact with carriers of the virus.

And one final point. Currently, more people are infected with seasonal flu than swine flu and more people will have lost their lives through seasonal flu than swine flu.

Michael

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