How do you catch H1N1 (swine) flu? How is the flu spread?

Spread of H1N1 (swine) flu primarily occurs through contact with a person with H1N1 (swine) flu. Human-to-human spread of H1N1 (swine) flu occurs in the same way as seasonal flu, through coughing or sneezing of infected people.

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Last Reviewed: 11/06/2009

• What are the signs and symptoms of H1N1 (swine) flu in people?
• What investigations are taking place about the H1N1 swine flu outbreak?
• How many H1N1 (swine) flu viruses are there?

• H1N1 Flu
• Spread of Flu