H1N1

H1N1 (Swine) flu is a new influenza virus causing illness in people. It has two genes from flu viruses that normally circulate in pigs in Europe and Asia, plus avian genes and human genes. Scientists call this a "quadruple reassortant" virus. The H1N1 (Swine) flu is contagious. This new virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009. The virus is spreading from person-to-person, in the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread.

Communication Toolkit for Public Libraries in New York State

flutracker.rhizalabs.com

H1N1 Web Resources for Libraries

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/

http://www.ebscohost.com/flu

http://www.flu.gov/

www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/influenza/seasonal/swine_flu/

www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/Health/index.html

www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/h1n1fluswineflu.html

www.pandemicflu.gov/

www.suffolkcountyny.gov/departments/healthservices/swineflu.aspx