H1N1 Swine Flu Directory
H1N1 flu, or swine flu, is a strain of the flu virus that emerged in Mexico in April 2009. This strain differed from previous swine flu strains in that it combined swine, bird, and human flu viruses. It quickly spread to a global pandemic and caused fear and confusion around the world. Swine flu is caused by virus transmission through contact with an infected surface or cough and sneeze droplets. You can be contagious for up to 10 days after contracting the virus. Symptoms are the same as the seasonal flu, and treamtents include antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu and Relenza. The H1N1 vaccine can help prevent this flu strain. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how H1N1 is contracted, how to treat it, and much more.
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