Take steps to prevent the spread of H1N1 and the seasonal flu, urge FOCUS and the Aga Khan Health Boards
Influenza, commonly referred to as the flu, is an infectious disease that is transmitted through the air by coughs and sneezes. Every year, influenza spreads around the world in seasonal epidemics, resulting in numerous deaths.
The 2009 flu pandemic is a global outbreak of a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1 — officially referred to as Novel H1N1 — which was first identified in April 2009 and is commonly called “swine flu”. This new strain is associated with severe symptoms and may contribute to an increasingly difficult and worrying flu season.
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