Swine CAFOs & Novel H1N1 Flu: Separating Facts from Fears

Swine CAFOs & Novel H1N1 Flu: Separating Facts from Fears

W ith cases documented in more than 170 countries, the global swine f lu pandemic that erupted in spring 2009 remains a serious public health problem. Caused by a strain of H1N1 influenza virus, which is normally found in pigs, the flu now known as novel H1N1 has so far been less severe than regular seasonal flu in terms of deaths and hospitalizations. Yet given its remarkable capacity for huma...

Novel "swine-origin" A/H1N1 influenza in people: thoughts from a swine flu virologist.

Pandemic influenza (H1N1) 2009 (swine flu).

Swine flu (H1N1) vaccine, 1976 and now

No one really looks forward to getting a shot, but for the vast majority of people, vaccines are very safe. Some people experience mild side effects like soreness after receiving a vaccine, and rarely people report more serious problems. In your case, the best course of action is to tell your health provider about your previous symptoms, and then follow the provider's advice for future vaccinat...

Swine flu (H1N1) vaccine, 1976 and now

No one really looks forward to getting a shot, but for the vast majority of people, vaccines are very safe. Some people experience mild side effects like soreness after receiving a vaccine, and rarely people report more serious problems. In your case, the best course of action is to tell your health provider about your previous symptoms, and then follow the provider's advice for future vaccinat...