What is H1N1 (swine flu)? 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. Other countries, including Mexico and Canada, have reported people sick with this new virus. This virus is spreading from person-to-person, probably in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Why is this new H1N1 virus sometimes called “swine flu”? This virus was o
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Swine flu game – spreading virus
Addictive swine flu game. Spreading virus from Mexico to USA.
Swine farms and fishing expeditions
Texas lawyers are seeking discovery against hog-raising giant Smithfield Foods to determine whether a swine operation it partly owns in Mexico might have contributed to the death of a Harlingen woman in the H1N1 flu outbreak. “Mexican health officials have found no connection between the swine flu virus and the pig farm. Nevertheless, residents there have long blamed the farming operation for a variety of illnesses, UPI reported.” The lawsuit might seek $1 billion. [Brownsville Herald, May 12 ]
NYC Eyes Toddler Death As Swine Flu Spreads
Swine flu continued its slow spread through New York City’s schools and jails Tuesday as health authorities investigated whether the virus had killed a toddler whose parents are from Mexico, the epicenter of the outbreak. Related posts: Indiana toddler shot herself to death after finding a gun First U.S. death from Swine Flu reported Assistant Principal Is 1st New York City Swine Flu Death
Swine flu outbreak reveals military plans, gaps (AP via Yahoo! News)
The rapid spread of swine flu from Mexico surprised Pentagon officials, who had been focused on a possible Asian-borne pandemic in a response plan that would give the military a last-resort role in helping to impose quarantines and border restrictions.