Flu, Swine
- The first H1N1 ‘swine flu’ virus was isolated in a pig in 1930
- Before 2009, there was approximately one human Swine Flu infection every 1-2 years in the USA. In 2009, it became a global pandaemic
- You cannot contract swine flu from eating properly cooked pork or pork products
- The normal flu vaccination received earlier this year are not effective in preventing swine flu
- In Australia, 1 in 10 work leave associated with illness is due to influenza
