Georgia joins South Carolina on Swine Flu

Georgia joins South Carolina on Swine Flu

George and South Carolina recently joined the states with Swine Flu list. If you are living in these states be cautious, as the flu is spreading very fast. There are over 100 confirmed cases of it and several deaths.

Georgia's case is a 30 year old woman who just recently returned from Cancun Mexico. She returned home and reportedly felt flu-like symptoms and was hospitalized. She still remains very sick.

“She is beginning to show some modest signs of improvement (but) she is still a very seriously ill” patient, he said. None of the woman’s family or close contacts has shown any symptoms but they were started on antiviral medications as a precaution, said Dr. Susan Lance, director of the Office of Protection and Safety for Georgia Public Health.

Be sure to wash hands and eat healthy to keep yourself from getting the swine flu. Be careful of everything.