Swine Flu (cont.)
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- 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
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- Viewer Comments: Swine Flu - Concerns
Swine Flu Transmission
Swine influenza (novel H1N1) spreads from person to person, either by inhaling the virus or touching surfaces contaminated with the virus, then touching the mouth or nose. Infected droplets are expelled into the air through coughing or sneezing.
Early information suggests that swine influenza is about as contagious as the usual human influenza. If one person in a household gets swine flu, anywhere from 8%-19% of household contacts will get infected. Reports from the southern hemisphere suggest that swine influenza is causing slightly more infections than would be normal for an influenza season.
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Swine Flu - Concerns
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