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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
Also called: Swine flu
Swine flu is an infection caused by a virus. It's named for a virus that pigs can get. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. In 2009 a strain of swine flu called H1N1 infected many people around the world.
The virus is contagious and can spread from human to human. Symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue.
There are antiviral medicines you can take to prevent or treat swine flu. There is a vaccine available to protect against swine flu. You can help prevent the spread of germs that cause respiratory illnesses like influenza by
- Covering your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
- Washing your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. You can also use alcohol-based hand cleaners.
- Avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
- Trying to avoid close contact with sick people.
- Staying home from work or school if you are sick.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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- H1N1 (Originally Referred to As Swine Flu)(Dept. of Health and Human Services)
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Overviews
- Swine Influenza(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Latest News
- Scientists Find Genetic Clue to Severe Flu Among Chinese(01/29/2013, Reuters Health)
- Swine Flu Infected 1 in 5, Death Rate Low, Study Shows(01/25/2013, Reuters Health)
- Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic(01/16/2013, HealthDay)
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Prevention/Screening
- Faces of Influenza(American Lung Association)
- Inactivated Influenza Vaccine 2012-2013(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF
- Also available in Spanish
- Live, Intranasal Influenza Vaccine 2012- 2013(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) - PDF
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- Vaccine Selection for the 2012-2013 Influenza Season(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Related Issues
- CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should Be Away from Others(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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- Should I Get a Flu Shot?(American Cancer Society)
- Thimerosal and 2012-2013 Seasonal Flu Vaccines(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Health Check Tools
- Flu Checkup(DSHI Systems)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Influenza, Human(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype
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Research
- Influenza Vaccine to Protect Mothers and Their Babies(American College of Physicians) - PDF
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Non-hydrolyzed in digestive tract and blood natural L-carnosine peptide ("bioactivated...
- Article: Alterations in Inflammatory, Antiviral and Regulatory Cytokine Responses in Peripheral...
- Article: Cardiohemodynamic and Electrophysiological Effects of Anti-influenza Drug Oseltamivir In Vivo...
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) -- see more articles
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Directories
- Flu Clinic Locator(American Lung Association)
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Statistics
- Situation Update: Summary of Weekly FluView(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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MedlinePlus Magazine
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Children
- Flu Center for Kids(Nemours Foundation)
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Women
- 2009 H1N1 Flu and Pregnancy(Organization of Teratology Information Specialists) - PDF
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Seniors
- What You Should Know and Do This Flu Season If You Are 65 Years and Older(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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- College students and the flu
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- H1N1 (swine) influenza
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- Your baby, infant, or toddler and the flu
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- Your child and the flu
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