Most Popular Questions
- Why is this new H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”?
- Do pigs carry this virus and can I catch this virus from a pig?
- Are there human infections with this H1N1 virus in the U.S.?
- What are the signs and symptoms of this virus in people?
- How does this new H1N1 virus spread?
- Is there a risk from drinking water?
- Are there medicines to treat infection with this new virus?
- How long can an infected person spread this virus to others?.
- What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?.
- What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?.
- What is the best way to keep from spreading the virus through coughing or sneezing?.
- What epidemiological investigations are taking place in response to the recent outbreak?.
- How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?.
- What kills influenza virus?.
- What household cleaning should be done to prevent the spread of influenza virus?.
- How should linens, eating utensils and dishes of persons infected with influenza virus be handled?.
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Presidential Proclamation–National Influenza Vaccination Week
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Seasonal Flu and 2009 H1N1 Flu Vaccination Coverage Among Pregnant Women, 2009–10 Flu Season
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Preliminary Results: Surveillance for Guillain-Barre Syndrome After Receipt of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine — United States, 2009–2010
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NIH-Funded Scientists Find 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Vaccine Protects Mice from 1918 Influenza Virus
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CDC issues 2009 H1N1 Pandemic: Summary Highlights, April 2009-April 2010
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WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
15 November, 2010, 3:37 pm -
New CDC Test to Detect Human Infections with the 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus Authorized for Use by FDA
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Advance Notice for Termination of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices
9 November, 2010, 3:55 pm -
WHO Updates International H1N1 Flu Situation
30 October, 2010, 3:37 pm -
WHO Recommendations for the Post-pandemic Period
29 October, 2010, 3:43 am -
WHO Director-General Statement
25 October, 2010, 3:37 pm -
Final Estimates for 2009–10 Seasonal Influenza and Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccination Coverage – U.S., August, 2009 through May, 2010
21 October, 2010, 3:40 am -
NIH study models H1N1 flu spread
30 September, 2010, 3:47 am -
Study Finds That Many Don’t Wash After Using Public Restrooms:
27 September, 2010, 9:33 pm -
Canadians urged to get flushot
27 September, 2010, 9:24 pm -
Canadians urged to get flu shot
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Swine flu health check!
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