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What's in a name? Swine flu vs. H1N1
What's in a name? Swine flu vs. H1N1
A little confused about why some people are referring to the virus at the center of the current flu outbreak as "swine flu" and others are now using its scientific name "H1N1"? Here's the reason for the change.More >>
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
Preventing the Flu: Good Health Habits Can Help Stop Germs
The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like the flu. There also are flu antiviral drugs that can be used to treat and prevent the flu. More >>

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H1N1: staying in the know
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Get current news on the H1N1 and how you can protect yourself.More >>
Key facts about H1N1
Key facts about H1N1
Everything you need to know on where H1N1 comes from and how it spreads to humans.More >>
Public Health Information Center
Public Health Information Center
Georgia is conducting enhanced surveillance to identify swine influenza illness, and to determine its severity and the epidemiologic pattern.More >>
South West Georgia Public Health
South West Georgia Public Health
The Southwest Health District is a 14 county public health region, serving over 300,000 citizens.More >>
More about swine flu from HealthCentral
More about swine flu from HealthCentral
20 cases of swine flu have been reported in the United States. Learn more about the swine flu outbreak and get the most up-to-date news on swine flu cases, symptoms and treatments.More >>

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Clean hands are still the best medicine
Clean hands are still the best medicine
Updated: Friday, May 1 2009 3:39 PM EDT2009-05-01 20:39:01 GMT
Good hygiene practices will cut down on the potential spread of the H1-N1 virus, and most other infections.More >>

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CDC: Influenza Info
CDC: Influenza Info
Swine Flu Outbreak Map
Swine Flu Outbreak Map
Q&A: H1N1 and You
Q&A: H1N1 and You
The symptoms of swine flu in people are similar to the symptoms of regular human flu and include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Some people have reported diarrhea and vomiting associated with swine flu.More >>
Podcast on Swine Flu from Dr. Joe Bresee at the CDC
Podcast on Swine Flu from the CDC
In this video, Dr. Joe Bresee, with the CDC Influenza Division, describes swine flu - its signs and symptoms, how it's transmitted, medicines to treat it, steps people can take to protect themselves from it, and what people should do if they become ill.More >>