H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

Many experts have predicted that the H1N1 virus (swine flu) will hit schools and communities hard this fall. With a little prevention and awareness, parents can reduce the risk and severity of infection.

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H1N1 Flu Overview

H1N1 Flu Overview

H1N1 is a virus that spreads from person-to-person contact. Learn about the symptoms and latest developments.

Prevention & Treatment

Prevention & Treatment

Parents and educators are very concerned about the impact of H1N1 on children this fall.

H1N1 Flu Vaccine

H1N1 Flu Vaccine

A new vaccine is available, but in short demand. Learn about testing procedures and the different types of vaccine.

H1N1 Flu Reported Cases

H1N1 Flu Reported Cases

Get information on the latest developments in suspected and confirmed cases of H1N1 in the U.S. and Worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions About H1N1 Flu

Joseph A. Bocchini Jr., MD Joseph A. Bocchini Jr., MD
Pediatrician, chair of the AAP Committee on Infectious Diseases, and chief of pediatric infectious diseases at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Bocchini answers frequently asked questions about H1N1 flu.

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Pandemic Alert Level 6

Pandemic

Increased and sustained human-to-human transmission in the general population across the globe.

Phase 6: Pandemic: Increased and sustained human-to-human transmission in the general population across the globe.
Phase 5: Characterized by human-to-human spread of the virus into at least two countries in one WHO region. While most countries will not be affected at this stage, the declaration of Phase 5 is a strong signal that a pandemic is imminent and that the time to finalize the organization, communication, and implementation of the planned mitigation measures is short.
Phase 4: Verified human-to-human transmission of an influenza virus able to cause "community-level outbreaks." The ability to cause sustained disease outbreaks in a community marks a significant upwards shift in the risk for a pandemic. Pandemic is not a forgone conclusion.
Phase 3: An influenza virus has caused sporadic cases of small clusters of disease in people. The virus has not resulted in human-to-human transmission sufficient to sustain community-level outbreaks.
Phase 2: An animal influenza virus circulating among domesticated or wild animals is known to have caused infection in humans, and is therefore considered a potential pandemic threat.
Phase 1: In nature, influenza viruses are constantly circulating among animals, especially birds. Even though such viruses might theoretically develop into pandemic viruses, in Phase 1 no viruses circulating among animals have been reported to cause infections in humans.

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