As reports of swine flu continue to rise in the United States and around the world , the average American is probably asking , `` How should I protect myself ? '' Take standard flu season precautions to prevent infection , CDC advised . Chief risk factor is traveling to countries where swine flu has been reported . No vaccine for new strain exists but antiviral treatment can increase duration .
Take standard flu season precautions to prevent infection , CDC advised . Chief risk factor is traveling to countries where swine flu has been reported . No vaccine for new strain exists but antiviral treatment can increase duration .