Swine flu, also called H1N1 flu, is a type of 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. 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. (provided by MedlinePlus)
Recently confirmed cases of Swine Influenza A (swH1N1) in several states have resulted in the declaration of a public health emergency. The sites below provide reliable and up-to-date information about Swine Flu.
World Health Organization (WHO)
CDC, Swine Influenza: General Information – has the most recent information on reported and confirmed cases around the world, including links for clinical and public healthcare professionals, as well as transcripts from CDC press briefings, sign up for email updates, or follow the CDC Swine Flu on Twitter.
Pandemic Flu.gov- an official U.S. Government Web site managed by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, it provides information on Swine Flu, Avian Flu, pandemics, prevention and preparedness, and authoritative links to addition information.
