Swine Flu Outbreak: H1N1 Flu Spreads, Know What Are The Symptoms, Causes & Treatment, Watch Video
Like other strains of the flu, H1N1 is highly contagious, allowing it to spread quickly from person to person. A simple sneeze can cause thousands of germs to spread through the air. The virus can linger on tables and surface areas like door knobs, waiting to be picked up risk factors for getting swine flu are the same as for any other strain of the flu. You're most at risk if you spend time in an area with a large number of people who are infected with swine flu. Some people are at higher risk for becoming seriously ill if they're infected with swine flu