H1N1 Influenza Resources
Also referred to as Swine Flu, Mexican Flu, North American Flu
For the most up-to-date information, visit the specific source pages.
From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):
US Human Cases of Swine Flu Infection
Key Facts About Swine Influenza
Antiviral Drugs and Swine Influenza
Brochure: Swine Influenza in Pigs and People
From the World Health Organization (WHO):
Current WHO Phase of Pandemic Alert
Swine Influenza Frequently Asked Questions
WHO Influenza A (H1N1) (added 5/1/09)
From the Illinois Department of Public Health:
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
From the American Veterinary Medical Association:
AVMA Advises Consumers that Pork and Pork Products are Safe for Consumption (added 5/1/09)
Frequently Asked Questions About the 2009 H1N1 Flu Virus (added 5/1/09)
Video: Putting H1N1 in Context (added 5/4/09)
From the American Association of Swine Veterinarians:
From the National Pork Board:
Swine Flu or North American Flu?
H1N1 Flu Heightens Emphasis on Biosecurity (added 5/1/09)
Get the Facts About the Flu Outbreak (added 5/1/09)
Facts About Pork Safety (added 5/1/09)
'Pork Safe to Eat, Handle,' Says Pork Industry (added 5/4/09)
From the National Pork Producers Council:
Document: Pork Safe To Eat, Says CDC; Hogs Not Source of Flu Outbreak
NPPC Expects Export Restrictions Temporary (added 5/1/09)
Pork Safe to Eat, Handle, Says U.S. Pork Industry (added 5/4/09)
From the United States Department of Agriculture:
H1N1 Information (added 5/1/09)
Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Canada Detection of H1N1 in Alberta Swine (added 5/4/09)
Other Resources:
Experts: Media Have Overplayed Flu Danger (added 5/6/09)
Illinois PorkNet (added 5/4/09)
University of Illinois Extension (added 5/4/09)
Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)