How do you catch H1N1 (swine) flu?

Spread of H1N1 (swine) flu can occur in two ways:

• Through contact with infected pigs or environments contaminated with swine flu viruses.
• Through contact with a person with H1N1 (swine) flu. Human-to-human spread of H1N1 (swine) flu has been documented also and is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu. Influenza is thought to spread mainly person-to-person through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

Related H1N1 Flu Questions

• How does this new H1N1 virus spread?
• Are there medicines to treat H1N1 (swine) flu?
• How long can an infected person spread H1N1 (swine) flu to others?
• What can I do to protect myself from getting sick?
• How can someone with the flu infect someone else?
• Can people catch H1N1 (swine) flu from eating pork?
• Do pigs carry this virus and can I catch this virus from a pig?
• How long can influenza virus remain viable on objects (such as books and doorknobs)?
• What surfaces are most likely to be sources of contamination?
• Is there a risk from drinking water?
• Can the new H1N1 flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational water venues?
• Can H1N1 influenza virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water?

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