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How to avoid swine flu (H1N1)?

“Swine flu” or the “H1N1″ flu virus  (a more technical name for the same virus) is a public health emergency that the U.S. government is keeping a close watch on so that people aware, informed and prepared to take action steps to keep themselves and their families healthy and safe.
Any flu virus is particularly life-threatening [...]

How do you know that you caught swine flu (H1N1)?

Swine flu has emerged from time to time throughout history. Last century there were flu pandemics in 1918, 1957 and 1968, when millions of people died across the world. Experts predict that another pandemic may happen soon, but they do not know when.

The time from infection to the start of symptoms is usually between
three and five [...]

What is H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)?

What is H1N1 (swine flu)?
H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in April 2009 in the United States. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from [...]