Link: http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/

As we begin the new school year, the Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu,) has families and school officials concerned. The H1N1 strain appears to be a combination of human, pig and bird flu. The H1N1 virus is also known as Swine Flu and is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Another way to pick up the virus occurs when a person touches a surface which has the swine flu germs on it and then the person touches their mouth, nose or eyes. To date, the Swine Flu cases in the USA have been less severe than in Mexico.

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