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Carnival cruise line operates many cruise ships all over the world. Carnival cruise Lines Company was established in 1972 and today there are various cruise brands of it. A large number of the ships of carnival cruise line go to different parts of the world daily. Many ships of this company halt at the port of Mexico before proceeding to their final destination. As we all know that Mexico, Canada and some states of US are highly affected by swine flu so the chances of getting swine flu increases in Carnival cruise Lines ships when they stop or arrive from the ports in these states.
Looking at the risk of a possible epidemic of swine flu, many Carnival cruise Line and other cruising company diverted their routes through San Diego. The U.S. Centers for disease control and prevention has also given warning to travelers visiting Mexico as it is considered as the epicenter of swine flu. However looking at the demand the Carnival cruise line started special Carnival cruise line swine flu ships for the passengers visiting to the places which are at high risk of swine flu. On these ships all possible measures are taken to prevent an outbreak of H1N1. Carnival cruise line swine flu ships check the fitness of the passengers and also give them necessary treatment, if needed. In spite of all the measures an adverse event was reported when a carnival cruise line swine flu ship carried about 2000 people to the Australian port and at the time of returning many people complained of swine flu like symptoms. Soon they were diagnosed and more than 20 passengers and crew were found to be suffering from swine flu.
Carnival cruise line also reported that due to the panic of swine flu the number of passengers using there services have decreased and the earning per share has also declined by 5%. The travelers visiting to Mexico and other US states during their vacation are avoiding these places due to panic of swine flu.
Swine flu virus spreads from person to person very rapidly. The spread of H1N1 virus is so fast in the body of a person that the sufferer becomes a carrier before he recognizes his symptoms as swine flu. The symptoms of swine flu are same as the seasonal flu. A person traveling in carnival cruise line swine flu ship may be a victim of swine flu if he shows any of the two symptoms from the list of symptoms given below.
Coughing and sneezing
Fever
Loss in energy
Headache and muscle pain
One can also suffer with dehydration and vomiting during a severe swine flu attack. It is suggested to the passengers of a carnival cruise line swine flu ship to report to the cruise members as soon as any symptom of swine flu is witnessed in anyone. The passengers of carnival cruise line swine flu ships should also follow the preventive measures to protect themselves from swine flu virus as suggested by agencies like CDC.