Swine Flu (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Swine Flu History and Overview
- Swine Flu Cause
- Swine Flu Transmission
- Swine Flu Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Swine Flu Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Prevention and Vaccines
- Next Steps
- Outlook
- Picture
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Author and Editor
- Pictures of Swine Flu (H1N1) Vaccine - Slideshow
- Pictures of Swine Flu (H1N1) - Slideshow
- Pictures of Strep or Sore Throat - Slideshow
- Viewer Comments: Swine Flu - Concerns
Author and Editor
Author: Mary Nettleman, MD, MS, MACP, Professor and Chair of Medicine Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Editor: Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor, eMedicineHealth.comREFERENCES:
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Last Editorial Review: 10/26/2009
Viewer Comments & Reviews
Swine Flu - Concerns
Are you concerned about contracting swine flu? Has it affected your travel plans?
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