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In the spring of 2009 a new virus that causes a new influenza illness -- A-H1N1/09 (Swine Flu) -- was discovered in Mexico. It started as a local outbreak and quickly spread into an epidemic throughout Mexico, then the US and eventually all of North America. By the time of the fall 2009-2010 flu season, it had spread far and wide around the world and qualified as a true pandemic affecting people in every country of the world. We are currently (2011) in the post pandemic phase with fewer and fewer isolated outbreaks. See the questions below for more information.
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How did the virus H1N1 mutate from Swine Flu?
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When did Washington health officials confirm the third US death from swine flu?
In the most recent outbreak, May 9th, 2009.
When did swine flu become an epidemic?
The swine flu became an epidemic in spring of 2009.
When did the Swine Flu shots begin?
The vaccine for the 2009 pandemic swine flu was released just around the beginning of the flu season in 2009-2010.
Did swine flu start in the Caribbean?
The recent outbreak is believed to have started in Mexico.
Is the Swine Flu in Orlando?
As of May 5th, 2009, there have been no confirmed cases of the swine flu in Florida.
Is Paris infected with Swine Flu?
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Is Swine Flu an environmental issue?
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Did Haiti have Swine Flu?
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What countries have had human Swine Flu cases in 2009?
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When was the last Swine Flu outbreak?
There was a lot of worry about swine flu in 1976. In fact, the government made a vaccine and had people get vaccinated. However, there were a lot of bad side effects from the vaccine. And fortunately the swine flu never reached epidemic proportions.
When did the Swine Flu arrive in Hong Kong during the pandemic?
Swine flu came to Hong Kong in 2009
Can turkeys have swine flu?
Yes. A group of turkeys in Ontario, Canada were found to have the pandemic swine flu in 2009.
What type of virus is the H1N1 classified as?
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Is Swine flu in NSW yet?
Yes. As of 3 July 2009, there were 1157 confirmed cases of Swine flu in NSW.
How long has Swine Flu been in the news?
The pandemic swine flu has been in the news since late March 2009.
When was the Swine Flu vaccine approved?
The swine flu vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration on September 15, 2009.
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What does the swine flu outbreak look like?
Here's a photo and info of the actual virus: http://www.ehow.com/how_4932177_proactive-swine-flu.html Kathy
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