Current Status


Current United Nations Flu Pandemic Status is at Level 6

Protection Steps


How to reduce your risk of contracting swine flu:

Do not travel to areas known to be affected.

Minimize the amount of time spent on public transport especially aeroplanes.

Avoided crowded public places, especially those using recirculated air conditioned air

Wear a surgical grade face mask and ensure it is fitted correctly so that it covers your nose as well as your mouth.

Refrain from touching your mouth with your hands or fingers if they may have come into contact with surfaces contiminated with the virus.

Carefully wipe any surfaces that may have come into contact with carriers such as door handles, toilet flushers, work surfaces and telephones

USA House Cat in Iowa Comes Down with H1NI Swine Flu

A 13-year-old Iowa cat has been infected with swine flu, veterinary and federal officials said Wednesday, and it is believed to be the first case of the H1N1 virus in a feline. Two ferrets have also been infected but they died. Vets had previously been telling clients that transmission from humans to cats and dogs or vice versa is beyond unlikely.

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