Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Fact Sheet, 2009

The novel flu virus, that is currently circulating in the U.S. and other parts of the world, is a unique combination of swine and human flu viruses. This virus is transmitted from person to person, not from pigs to humans. None of the current cases had exposure to swine.

General Use of Face-Masks and Respirators to Prevent Novel Influenza A (H1N1, May 1, 2009

During this outbreak of swine influenza, many people have questions regarding the best way to protect themselves from becoming ill with the virus and, if you are ill, how to prevent spread of the disease to others.

Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Fact Sheet: General Public, May 1, 2009

What is novel influenza? The novel flu virus, that is currently circulating in the U.S. and other parts of the world, is a unique combination of swine and human flu viruses. This virus is transmitted from person to person, not from pigs to humans. None of the current cases had exposure to swine.