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Can Dogs Get the Swine Flu?

"Can Pets Catch Swine Flu?." Humane Society. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. www.humanesociety.org/news/news/2009/11/pets_swine_flu_111709.html.

"CDC H1N1 Flu | H1N1 Flu and You." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm.

Can You Get a Flu Shot if You Have a Cold?

"Flu vaccines: Should I get a flu vaccine? - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library." Quest Diagnostics Incorporated: The world's leader in diagnostic testing, information, services, blood tests, and lab tests.. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.questdiagnostics.com/kbase/dp/topic/tb1913/dp.htm.

"CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Q & A: Seasonal Flu Shot." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flushot.htm.

Can You Get Swine Flu More than Once?

"Testing for Influenza: What Can It Tell Us?." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/player.asp?f=11040#transcript.   

"CDC H1N1 Flu | H1N1 Flu and You." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm.

Can You Have the Swine Flu with no Fever?

"CDC H1N1 Flu | Questions and Answers: Antiviral Drugs, 2009-2010 Flu Season." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 01 Nov. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antiviral.htm.

ALTMAN, LAWRENCE K.. "Many Swine Flu Cases Have No Fever - NYTimes.com." The New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia. The New York Times, 13 May 2009. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/13/health/13fever.html?_r=1.

Adams, Jefferson. "Troubling sign: No Fever, Odd Symptoms in Many Swine Flu Cases ." San Francisco Examiner National News, National Information, National Events - Examiner.com | Examiner.com. The San Francisco Examiner, 13 May 2009. Web. 1 Nov. 2010. http://www.examiner.com/sf-in-san-francisco/troubling-sign-no-fever-odd-symptoms-many-swine-flu-cases.

How Is Swine Flu Transmitted?  

How Long Does the Swine Flu Last?

Washington Post - "Swine Flu: Public Health Emergency", April 29, 2009, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2009/04/27/DI2009042701152.html

Centers for Disease Control - Vaccine Against 2009 H1N1 Influenza Virus, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/public/vaccination_qa_pub.htm

AFP - "Medical Journal Raps WHO's Handling of Swine Flu", June 4, 2010, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Medical+journal+raps+handling+swine/3113666/story.html

How Long Is Swine Flu Contagious?

"CDC H1N1 Flu | H1N1 Flu and You." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm.  

Boughton, Barbara . "H1N1 Viral Shedding May Persist for More Than a Week, With Possible Prolongation of Infectivity." Medscape Medical News . N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/708928.   

How to Prevent Swine Flu

CDC. CDC Says "Take 3" Actions to Prevent the Flu. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm. 8 September, 2010.

CDC. Interim Recommendations for Facemask and Respirator Use to Reduce 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Transmission.http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/masks.htm. 24 September, 2009.

Swine Flu Causes

Mayo Clinic. Swine Flu: Causes. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/swine-flu/DS01144/DSECTION=causes. 2010.

CDC. The Flu &You.http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm. 10 February, 2010.

CDC. Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) & Flu Vaccine.http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm#howflu.  15 September, 2010.

Swine Flu History

Centers for Disease Control - Swine Flu, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/

MSNBC - Timeline: 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30624302/ns/health-swine_flu

Nielsen Media - "Swine Flu as Social Media Epidemic", May 1, 2009, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/online_mobile/swine-flu-as-social-media-epidemic-cdc-tweets-calmly/

Swine Flu Prevention

"Seasonal, Avian, and Novel H1N1 Influenza: Prevention and Treatment Modalities -- Sym Et Al. 43 (12): 2001." The Annals of Pharmacotherapy. Web. 10 Oct. 2010. http://www.theannals.com/cgi/content/abstract/43/12/2001.  

"CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Aug. 2010. Web. 10 Oct. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.  

Tamkins, Theresa. "Asthma and Swine Flu: Here's What to Do." CNN.com. CNN, 28 Oct. 2009. Web. 10 Oct. 2010. http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/28/asthma.swine.flu.h1n1/index.html#cnnSTCText.

"Tips For Preventing Swine Flu : NPR." NPR : National Public Radio : News & Analysis, World, US, Music & Arts : NPR. Web. 10 Oct. 2010. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=103523454.  

Swine Flu Treatment

Bayor College of Medicine. Influenza Virus (Flu). http://www.bcm.edu/molvir/influenza. 23 August, 2010.

McCaughey, Conall. Influenza: A Virus of Our Times. www.ums.ac.uk/umj079/079(2)046.pdf. 25 March, 2010.

National Cancer Institute. Hemagglutinin-Neuraminidase. http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary/?CdrID=44595.

Medterms. Definition of Paromyxovirus. http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=22713.

CDC. What You Should Know About Flu Antiviral Drugs. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/antivirals/whatyoushould.htm. 24 August, 2010.

What Antibiotics Will Work against Swine Flu?

Centers for Disease Control - H1N1 Treatment (Antiviral Drugs), Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/antivirals/

Reuters - "Swine Flu Can Become Drug Resistant Quickly: Study", September 17, 2010, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Swine+become+drug+resistant+quickly+Study/3542040/story.html

AFP - "New Zealand Still Experiencing Significant Swine Flu", August 11, 2010, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Zealand+still+experiencing+significant+swine/3386386/story.html

What Causes Swine Flu?

Mayo Clinic. Swine Flu: Causes. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/swine-flu/DS01144/DSECTION=causes. 2010.

CDC. The Flu &You.http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa.htm. 10 February, 2010.

CDC. Key Facts About Influenza (Flu) & Flu Vaccine.http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm#howflu.  15 September, 2010.

What Is the Difference Between the Flu and Swine Flu?

"Influenza (Disease)." Encyclopedia - Britannica Online Encyclopedia. Web. 20 Oct. 2010. http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/287790/influenza.

TIMES, THE NEW YORK. "Swine Flu (H1N1) Vaccine." The New York Times . N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2010. http://www.nytimes.com/info/swine-flu-h1n1-vaccine/.

Chong, Elaine. "Flu and Cold: The Difference Between Influenza and The Common Cold." ABQ Journal. ABQ Journal. The Albuquerque Journal. Web. 20 Oct. 2010. http://health.abqjournal.com/HealthFeature.aspx?id=1124.

"Swine Flu: Public Health Emergency." Washington Post . N.p., n.d. Web. 20 Oct. 2010. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/discussion/2009/04

"CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Infection Control Measures for Preventing and Controlling Influenza Transmission in Health-Care Facilities." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Web. 20 Oct. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/infectioncontrol/longtermcare.htm.

(H1N1) 2009 and Influenza-like Illnesses Interim Guidance 25 June 2009. World Health Organization, 2009. (H1N1) 2009 and Influenza-like Illnesses Interim Guidance 25 June 2009. World Health Organization, 25 June 2009. Web. 20 Oct. 2010. www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/WHO_case_definition_swine_flu_2009_04_29.pdf+WHO+(H1N1)+2009+and+influenza-like+illness+Interim+guidance&hl=tl&gl=ph&pid=bl&srcid=ADGEESjJcc3WJdQVYdfebugiwhd3lyDDkGYB-YX_c-ALOEKX-nJulQ8UF9TSV1XzCsXpmGXJCF8gWGfwMr33jx_jndlgdgZ9ELiySPP1pOdJbQ5H9wrjQJu29RHo9lJ2O6y4ZI_XEiPQ&sig=AHIEtbQjDuYjjiz3pvR1zJsO4u4HJnGcdg.  

What Is the Scientific Name for Swine Flu?

"What Does H5N1 Mean When We Talk About Avian Influenza Virus?." Medical News Today: Health News. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/37820.php.

"CDC - Seasonal Influenza (Flu) - Key Facts about Swine Influenza (Swine Flu)." Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swineflu/key_facts.htm.

Where Can I Get a Swine Flu Shot?

Centers for Disease Control - Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Total Doses Distributed, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/vaccinesupply.htm

AFP - "A Year On, Swine Flu Shows Need for New Vaccine Technology", April 12, 2010, Retrieved September 30, 2010 from http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/year+swine+shows+need+vaccine+technology/2935001/story.html

Why Is It Called Swine Flu?

"Flu FAQ: Can people catch H1N1 (swine) flu from eating or preparing pork?." Search Flu Frequent Questions (FAQs). N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://answers.flu.gov/questions

"Parasites and Foodborne Illness." USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Home . N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/parasites_and_foodborne_illness/index.asp.  

"Parasites and Foodborne Illness." USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Home . N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Sept. 2010. http://www.fsis.usda.gov/factsheets/parasites_and_foodborne_illness/index.asp.