Former ‘Bachelor’ star and DWTS finalist Melissa Rycroft has been infected with the dreadful swine flu virus (H1N1) but she is currently in recovery and doing fine. Melissa wants to leave a message to the public that it is easy to beat this virus if you seek immediate medical attention.

“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,” the 26-year-old reality star said.

“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,” Melissa 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.”

Melissa’s fiancé Ty Strickland’s mother, a nurse, convinced her to seek medical attention and that is what might have saved her life. Ty is taking good care of his girl and she is expected to make a quick recovery.

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