The swine flu is a dangerous virus that is spreading worldwide in front of our eyes, we are at risk when we step outside the door as nobody seems to know where and when the next cases will be. However, how would you like to be able to be on high alert and actually track were the latest outbreak is by location, it could even be on your street. Well now you can thanks to a brand new IPhone application.
“Outbreaks Near Me” tracks and reports outbreaks of infecteous diseases including and focusing most on the H1N1 which is more commonly known as the swine flu. The application works by collecting data provided by HealthMap which is an online service that collects information about various diseases.
Then you can easily view on google maps the locations where an outbreak has occured, you can even check a specific spot that you may be planning to travel to so you will know the situation at present and if it is currently safe to go there. There is even a list of the various news stories related to the specific areas were an outbreak has occured.
If you are busy and do not have the time to keep checking individual areas then you will be pleased to know that this application supports push, meaning that you can be alerted on your IPhone via email if and when there is an outbreak in your area. You can even be the first to submit news of an outbreak and alert others.
With the current Pandemic swine flu that has reached worldwide this really seems like a must have application to add to your IPhone, it really could protect you quicker than waiting for the latest news broadcast. Spead the word!
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