2009 H1N1 (referred to as swine flu) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) signaled that a pandemic of 2009 H1N1 flu was underway.
2009 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 the United States in April 2009. This virus is...
H1N1 is a novel flu strain. As such no immunity currently exists in the population. Good health care practices and sound diagnosis and treatment are required to reduce the threat of this strain in the...
The distribution of the H1N1 vaccine is provided by the federal government through state and local health departments. Health care providers in active practice must be kept abreast of developments in the...