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Simple techniques such as washing hands and sanitizing desks, can help prevent children from contracting the Swine Flu (H1N1 Flu).

Adults are not the only ones that worry when there are headlines in the news. Children worry as well. Find out ways to help you child understand more about the H1N1 Flu.

Flu season in the United States ranges from November until April, and many parents will do all they can to prevent children from catching the virus.

Some kids are more at risk for getting the swine flu, such as kids less than five years of age and those of any age with chronic medical conditions.

What can parents do to prevent children from contracting H1N1 swine flu during birthday parties, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and holiday celebrations? Get tips from doctors.

The flu, or influenza, is a highly contagious disease that affects the respiratory tract or the parts of the body which affect breathing.

What are the pros and cons of getting the swine flu vaccine to protect kids from the H1N1 flu? Are there antiviral drugs for kids to treat the swine flu? Find out here.

Spreading H1N1 can be prevented by washing hands often and avoiding infected individuals. The new swine flu vaccine will also keep children and others from getting H1N1.

Until recently, kids age 6 months to 5 years were urged to get a flu shot. Now, the CDC recommends kids up to age 19 receive the flu shot every year.

The swine flu is most deadly for children and the elderly. Learn how to protect them from infection.

Many adults and children who have been hospitalized with swine flu have asthma as well. Swine flu shots are strongly recommended for the high-risk group of asthmatics.

The H1N1 Swine Flu virus mutated from pigs, and at some point was transmitted to humans with the possibility that the virus is a mixture of avian, swine and human viruses

Many schools have temporarily shut their doors due to flu outbreaks. In attempt to protect the health of the students, some school systems are offering flu vaccines.

Precautions can be taken, but the chances of contracting the swine flu are still likely. In the event of illness, be prepared for the flu pandemic.

Vulnerable populations get H1N1 vaccinations first, but supplies are low. Swine flu vaccine shortages leave patients waiting to get infected with the swine flu virus.

It's flu season, and parents are worried about their children and H1N1 flu. However, public health officials say don't rush to the ER, but stay calm and follow these tips

With the H1N1 Flu or influenza virus surfacing many people are concerned about flu-like symptoms that they may be experiencing, which may or may not be the H1N1 flu.

What are the signs that a child has the swine flu? What should a parent do? Here is information to help answer these questions.

Parents and guardians of children are dealing more suspiciously with the swine flu H1N1 vaccine more than any other vaccine in recent years. Why are there vaccine doubts?