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The U.S. Government's official web site to educate the public about how to prevent, recognize, and manage infection by influenza viruses. Coverage includes seasonal flu, pandemic flu, H7N9, H3N2v, H1N1 or swine flu, and H5N1 or avian flu. Also covers the current flu situation, how the flu virus changes, various populations at risk, and community and government planning for outbreaks.
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Joseph Bresee, M.D., Chief, CDC Influenza Division's Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, explains the origins, transmission, symptoms, severity, contagiousness of, and treatments for H1N1, or swine flu. Includes CDC's recommendations for antiviral medicines. Covers health behaviors to practice if one becomes ill with swine flu, and emergency warning signs in children and in adults that require urgent medical attention.
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An interview with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Chief Health Officer, CDC, and Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, covers: seasonal flu; "2009 H1N1"; 5 priority groups who should receive the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine; and, safety and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine.