H1N1 Swine Flu and Seasonal Influenza: Articles on the Viruses, Vaccines and Who's At Risk

Posted by Tami Port Oct 8, 2009

Fall flu season is starting early, as everyone waits for the new H1N1 vaccine to be released. The focus on swine flu vaccines is creating a problem with distribution of seasonal influenza vaccines. Hopefully everyone who is at risk will be able to get flu vaccines, whether they need one, the other or both.

In addition to getting vaccinated, there are behaviors you can engage in to decrease (and those that increase) your risk. Knowledge is power!

Below are the links to several new Microbiology articles that relate to the approaching influenza season. Reading them will help you understand the risks and protect yourself during this double-barrel influenza season.

H1N1 Swine Flu & Seasonal Influenza Article Series

1. What Is the Difference between Seasonal Flu and the New H1N1 Virus?

2. Simple Steps to Help Prevent the Flu

3. Who Should Get Vaccinated for the Flu: H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza?

4. Is the New H1N1 Vaccine Safe?

5. Cover Your Cough and Sneeze to Prevent the Spread of Infectious Disease

6. Safety of H1N1 Flu Mist and Injected Vaccine

7. Why Is Flu More Common in Winter?

8. Diagnosis of Novel H1N1 vs. Seasonal Influenza Virus

9. How Do Vaccines Work to Prevent Illness?

10. Understanding the WHO Pandemic Alert Phases