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.
| Date Of Record Release | 2009-06-03 12:04:46 |
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| Description | 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. |
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| Source | Centers for Disease Control |
| Keyword | Influenza, Flu, Swine flu, H1N1, Epidemic, Pandemic, Virus, Viruses, Infectious diseases |
| Date Of Record Creation | 2009-06-03 12:01:23 |
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| Date Last Modified | 2010-10-10 21:12:11 |
| Language | English |
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