Flu season is not over yet, with peak influenza rates expected in the spring. But, is the swine flu a pandemic? What are the symptoms and who is at greater risk?

Jan 25, 2010 - Noreen Kassem

Daniel Kalla, a Canadian native, is an emergency room physician and fiction writer. Kalla was member of the regional SARS Response Taskforce.

Jul 2, 2009 - Britta Stromeyer Esmail

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.

Oct 20, 2009 - Renee Holmes

Learn how to prepare & protect yourself & loved ones from swine flu: wash hands, disinfect surfaces, treat influenza symptoms & stock up on water & non-perishable food.

Nov 3, 2009 - Johneen Manning

Increasing mobility of people and the ready availability of airline travel allow influenza viruses originating in one part of the world to easily spread around the globe

Oct 17, 2009 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

While most people recover from swine flu without needing any medical treatment, it can prove fatal to a few. Find out how to protect yourself against swine flu today.

Jun 12, 2009 - Salma Jafri

The World Health Organization has declared the escalating swine flu virus the first pandemic of this century and the worst in 41 years.

Jun 11, 2009 - Rosemary E. Bachelor

Is anyone still paying attention to the H1N1 flu updates? Or has this issue faded from front page news?

May 27, 2009 - Kathy Quan

With growing concern at the CDC and WHO, now is the time to know what steps to take if the Swine Flu epidemic becomes worse.

Apr 30, 2009 - ChristaCarol Jones

Many reporters and scientist cite the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918 when discussing the H1N1 virus (Swine Flu). Yet key differences exist between the two pandemics.

Sep 9, 2009 - Jeanne Grunert

In 2009 people around the world massed on the vaccination centers to get their influenza shots. This article will address both that and former pandemics.

May 1, 2010 - Christoffer Johannessen

Seniors have special needs related to H1N1 and seasonal flu, whether avoiding the illness, experiencing flu-like symptoms, or caring for someone with influenza.

Sep 7, 2009 - Katrena Wells

As the number of cases of swine flu, or H1N1, increases, many companies are responding with pandemic policies, including limiting business travel and virtual meetings.

May 1, 2009 - Teresa Shaw

First, it was flu in Mexico, then in the U.S., then Canada, now Europe. Who is susceptible? Who is at risk ? Where will the virus appear next? Will this be a pandemic?

Apr 29, 2009 - Donald Reinhardt

In 1918, an influenza strain killed more than 20 million people. In 1968, the pandemic strain killed 1 million over 2 years. Today, swine flu will have an unknown toll.

Apr 28, 2009 - Alicia Mae Prater

The first round of a new vaccination for Swine flu will be available from September. Pregnant women will be amongst the first to receive it, but is it suitable for all?

Aug 17, 2009 - Nicci Talbot

In simple terms a pandemic is much more widespread geographically than an epidemic. A pandemic is often worldwide.

May 5, 2009 - Kathy Quan

There's a conspiracy theory about just about everything. But could the claims that swine flu is a scam be true?

Jan 14, 2010 - Sasha Arms

The eruption of novel viruses, such as H5N1 and the swine/avian/human strain in Mexico City, dictate ongoing analysis of infectious threats and pandemic awareness.

Apr 26, 2009 - Stephen Allen Christensen

Learn about the history of the H1N1 swine influenza virus as it relates to human outbreaks and pandemics. Find out about the swine flu infection and death rates.

Oct 31, 2009 - Johneen Manning