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The H1N1 flu, particularly the 2009 pandemic strain, differs from the 1918-1919 flu in several key aspects. While both are caused by influenza A viruses, the 1918 strain was noted for its high mortality rate, particularly among young, healthy adults, whereas H1N1 affected a broader demographic, including children and young adults, with lower overall fatality rates. Additionally, the 1918 flu caused widespread devastation over a much longer period, whereas the H1N1 pandemic was more contained and had more effective vaccination strategies available. The genetic makeup and pathogenicity of the viruses also differ significantly, influencing their transmission and impact on public health.
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How does a family practitioner identify the H1N1 virus as it differs from other flu viruses?
The family practitioner doesnt actually identify the H1N1 virus. If a local test shows up as positive, they send those results to a more specialized hospital to determine if that result is of the flu or the H1N1 virus.
Is yellow fever like H1N1 and how?
yes, because h1n1 is the swine flu and flu's are alot like fevers
What strain of influenza is the seasonal flu?
Seasonal flu vaccines carry an H1N1 component, an H3N2 strain and an influenza B strain. The H1N1 component is not the Novel H1N1 strain that is in the swine flu vaccine
How likely are you to get the H1N1 flu after your kids had it?
If you were born before 1975 you are not very likely to get H1N1 flu from anyone because you probably already had it. If you were born after 1975, you are very likely to get H1N1 flu from your kids or anyone else that has it.
Can hamsters get H1N1?
no, but they can get the regular flu.
What is duration of Swine Flu?
h1n1
Is the Swine Flu a joke?
No it's not a joke. The proper name for swine flu is H1N1 Flu.
Is it safe to get both the seasonal flu shot and the H1N1-09 virus flu shot?
Yes. In fact, now the seasonal flu shots are combined with the H1N1 Virus flu shot, so you don't have to get two.
What is the most common type of flu?
H1n1
If you have had H1N1 do you still need to get the shot?
If the correct test was done to confirm the H1N1, then, no there is no need to take it again. But if you are not absolutely sure that the test confirmed the A-H1N1/09 flu, then it will do no harm to take the vaccine. The only test that can be relied upon to be an absolute indicator of the vaccination is the RT-PCR test, and not the rapid tests done in the doctor's offices. you should have some immunity against 2009 H1N1 flu and can choose not to get the 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
What type of virus is the H1N1 classified as?
It is a Type A Influenza virus with RNA genome.Also called Swine Flu, the 2009 Pandemic Flu, 2009 Swine Flu, and A-H1N1/09.
Did the Swine Flu start from Japan?
No, the 2009 pandemic swine flu (A-H1N1/09) is thought to have begun in Mexico. The types of flu that mutated to become this pandemic flu do include one of the Asian forms of the H1N1 that pigs get, but the location of the first cases of H1N1/09 was Mexico. See the related questions for more information.
