HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Melissa Rycroft is the latest celeb to come down with the swine flu.
"I am indeed recovering from a bout of the H1N1 flu virus," the reality star tells Us Weekly. "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 Rycroft also implored her fans to get regular checkups.
"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," said the former Bachelor and Dancing With the Stars contestant. "I'm a clear case that by paying diligent attention to your health, it's easy to overcome this illness and be healthy again."
Earlier this month, Backstreet Boy Brian Littrell revealed that he too had been diagnosed with the swine flu. Other stars who have had the virus include Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint and musician Marilyn Manson.
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