Former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader and DTWS contestant, Melissa Rycroft has the swine flu.
“Like most people who become infected, I thought I had a mild case of the common flu, but when my symptoms exacerbated, I immediately went to the hospital where I was diagnosed with H1N1 and given the proper medications to cure the infection”, says Melissa.
“I want to stress to people how easy it is to battle this flu when you take the proper steps such as seeking the care of a doctor,” she tells Us. “I’m a clear case that by paying diligent attention to your health, it’s easy to overcome this illness and be healthy again.”
Other high-profile H1N1 patients have been Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint, Marilyn Manson, MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta, and Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell.
Our hearts and prayers go out to everyone who is suffering from this sickness. May you all get well soon.