The new work doesn’t shed any light on where this new virus made its jump from pigs to people. Some of the genetic ancestors come from a virus that first hit U.S. pig farms in 1998. Others are traced to pig viruses in Europe and Asia. But scientists haven’t yet found the key genetic clue: What made this virus able to easily spread from person to p
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Older Adults May Have Some Immunity to Swine Flu
THURSDAY, May 21 (HealthDay News) — Some older people may have partial immunity to the new H1N1 swine flu virus because of possible exposure to another H1N1 flu strain circulating prior to 1957, a U. read more
What is H1N1 (swine flu)? Swine Flu Symptoms
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
Health Officials Probe Possible Second NYC Flu Death – ABC News
BBC News Health Officials Probe Possible Second NYC Flu DeathABC NewsBy LAUREN COX and DAN CHILDS New York City health officials are looking into the death of a 16-month-old toddler as a possible swine flu case as tensions around the city rise in response to the new virus.Video: More NYC Schools Close After Swine Flu Death [...]
Health Officials Probe Possible Second NYC Flu Death – ABC News
ABC News Health Officials Probe Possible Second NYC Flu DeathABC NewsBy LAUREN COX and DAN CHILDS New York City health officials are looking into the death of a 16-month-old toddler as a possible swine flu case as tensions around the city rise in response to the new virus.Health Officials: Initial tests show baby did not die [...]