H1N1 Swine Flu

(8 min.) Swine Influenza (swine flu) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by Type A influenza viruses. Outbreaks of swine flu happen regularly in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Most commonly, human cases of swine flu happen in people who are around pigs but it''s possible for swine flu viruses to spread from person to person also.

CDC has determined that this virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. H1N1 can be spread from individuals to individuals.

Topics included in this safety video are: signs and symptoms, how swine flu is spread, medications, and what to do should you get sick.

Program comes with a CD-ROM of written materials, including test questions and answers. English title also includes PowerPoint presentation.