What is “Swine” flu? Swine Influenza (swine fl u) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine fl u viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person, but in the [...]

Prevent the spread of H1N1 (Swine Flu)
The novel H1N1 (Swine flu) virus is causing illness in the United States and around the world. Experts expect it to continue to spread. Much has been learned, but we continue to learn more every day.
The symptoms of this new H1N1 (Swine flu) virus are similar to symptoms of [...]

Swine influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses and has a major economic impact on the swine industry in the United States. Flu outbreaks in pigs are common, especially during winter months. Swine flu can result in high rates of illness in herds.
High fevers in infected pigs are common, [...]

A whole country or group of people may be singled out as the source of the problem rather than the germ. Right now, Mexico and, more broadly, Spanish-speaking people are seen by some as the “cause” of 2009 H1N1 (“swine flu”).
Preventing stigma is not simply altruistic; it is “enlightened self-interest.” Historically, people in scapegoat groups [...]

A vaccine against the newly emerging strain of H1N1 could stop or slow its spread, and thus reduce its impact on health services, workplaces, schools and the economy. Since this virus differs markedly from previous strains of H1N1, existing flu vaccines will not work against it and a new vaccine needs to be developed.
Several different [...]

Swine flu is a virus that is particularly affecting children and young adults. Children are proving to be highly efficient carriers of the swine flu (H1N1) virus and schools provide the perfect environment for it to spread. The HPA provides advice to schools on whether they should close or stay open and also on measures [...]

Anyone who has contact with an infected person may be exposed to swine flu. Human transmission is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu: through aerosolized particles that are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Here are the best ways to avoid getting or spreading swine influenza:
• Encourage all people to cover [...]

Swine flu is an illness of the lungs.
It is called swine flu because it is a bit like an illness that pigs can get. (Swine is another word for pigs.)
At the moment we do not think that swine flu is spreading among pigs.
Swine flu is caused by a virus. A virus is a sort of [...]

Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it’s possible [...]

What are the symptoms of Swine Flu?
• Fever 100° or higher
• Head and body aches
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Chills
• Trouble breathing
• Vomiting and/or Diarrhea
What should I do if I think I am sick?
• If you have a fever of 100°F or higher and one of the symptoms listed above, call your doctor or medical provider. Your doctor may have you come in for [...]