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Swine Flu News - Swine Flu Timeline
Worry about a pandemic, a global outbreak, is not something new or that we just started to think about with the swine flu A (H1N1) cases. Review the latest news on the swine flu A (H1N1) outbreaks.

Swine Flu Vaccine
As the swine influenza A (H1N1) virus is a new virus, there is no swine flu vaccine available to prevent infections. Learn more about plans to make a swine flu vaccine and who will get it.

Swine Flu Symptoms
Review common swine flu symptoms, which can include high fever, cough, runny nose, cough, and body aches, and how to tell the difference between swine flu and other common childhood conditions.

Swine Flu Myths and Facts
With as much information as we are all seeing about swine flu, there is also a lot of misinformation and some thing that are a little confusing. These swine flu myths and facts may help to clear things up.

Swine Flu Cases
Review swine flu case definitions and swine flu terms to make easier to understand news reports about swine flu.

Preparing for a Swine Flu Pandemic
To prepare for a swine flu outbreak in your area, the CDC recommends that you develop a family emergency plan, follow public health advice, and stay informed. Learn more about preparing for and avoiding the swine flu.

Swine Flu - Mexico Flu - H1N1
Although just about everyone has grabbed on the name swine flu, we hear many different names for the new influenza virus that is getting people sick. Where do these names, like H1N1 and Mexico flu, come from?

Swine Flu Treatments - Kids and Swine Flu
Learn about swine flu treatments, including Tamiflu and Relenza, including new dosing guidelines of Tamiflu for infants.

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