As flu season approaches, a lot of people have one question on their mind: how can I protect myself against swine flu, or H1N1 virus? The most authoritative source of information about flu protection in the United States is the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There you can find a list of useful
I have touched my cellphone yesterday, there may be swine flu virus on my hands since I touched many surfaces. Today, if I touch my cellphone and touch my mouth, can I get infected? Can a swine flu virus live on a surface for 1 day and still infect you?
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A report launched today by human rights group Survival International shows that tribal peoples across the world are at greatest risk from swine flu, as many have poor immunity and suffer chronic underlying illnesses.