Swine Flu

As of April 2009 the swine flu A/H1N1 virus infection has taken hold in several countries. swine flu virus has the potential to mutate or evolve to be passed between humans in the future, and so become a pandemic, swine flu is a respiratory disease normally found in pigs but human cases can be transmitted in the same way as seasonal flu. Antiviral drugs are available which can effectively prevent and treat the infection. Preventive measures are of utmost importance to prevent spread.

CDC Press Conference on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1

Thursday, June 11, 2009

CDC Press Conference on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1

WHAT:

CDC will host a press conference to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of novel influenza A H1N1.

WHO:

Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., Director, CDC
Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease (NCIRD)

WHEN:

Thursday June 11, 2009 at 12:45 p.m. ET

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