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That is still unknown but the most recent information has indicated it came from either Asia (where most new flu viruses originate) or a farm in the US.
There was speculation that it may have started at an American owned pig farm in Mexico, a Smithfield Foods facility. However, the following article states that Mexico's Agriculture Department has proven it was not the original location:
Press Release from the National Pork Producers Council:
"Washington, May 14, 2009 -
Mexico's agriculture department today said the influenza strain that now has infected almost 4,300 people in 33 countries did not originate from hogs at a Smithfield Foods operation that had been singled out by some, including critics of modern pork production, as the source of the A-H1N1 flu virus.
Test results released today by the Mexican Ministry of Agriculture, Ranching, Rural Development, Fisheries and Food (SAGARPA) confirmed that the novel A-H1N1 virus was not in pigs at the Granjas Carroll de México farm in Veracruz. The pigs also tested negative for other viruses. "
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Do Swine Flu come from anywhere elss?
Swine flu is contagious from one human to another
Were does swin flu come from?
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Does Swine Flu come from ferrets?
No, but they can become sick with it.
Is the Swine Flu in Oregon Salem yet?
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Are the flu and Swine Flu the same?
No, Swine Flu is just one strain of the many flu viruses. Flu is an abbreviation for influenza. So Swine Flu is a type of flu, but all flu is not the swine flu, there are other kinds.
Can you get the Swine Flu from taking a sip out of an infected persons straw?
The swine flu is as contagious as the regular flu. Just like having a cold or influenza, do not share straws, wash your hands, don't kiss or come into close contact with someone with swine flu, don't share glasses with someone with swine flu, etc. Also, you cannot get swine flu from pigs or pig meat. That is a huge misconception.
What are the different types of bird flu?
Swine Flu
What color is the Swine Flu?
The swine flu is PURPLE. :]
If someone living in Puerto Rico contact Swine Flu and does not get it and they come to America can they spread the Swine Flu?
no because if you do not get something then you can't spread it think of a common cold if you don't have it then you don't spread it it will probably be the same for the swine flu
Who first had Swine Flu?
It was a swine that got swine flu first.See the related question below for information about the first person with swine flu.
Is the Swine Flu the same as the tami flu?
Swine flu is a flu very similar to the regular flu. Tamiflu is a medicine that you take when you have swine flu or other types of influenza.
If you are caring for your child that has swine flu do you have swine flu?
Just because your child has the swine flu, doesn't mean you do. Your child could get the swine flu even if you don't have it currently.
