H1N1 virus

Q If I get sick with H1N1 flu virus once, does that give me immunity, or can I get infected with it again?

A Typically, when a person is infected with an influenza virus and recovers, they develop antibodies that provide them with immunity to that partic… Read More »

Q Why are people concerned about this particular strain?

A The strain of H1N1 flu virus is a new, or novel, influenza virus. Since this is a new strain, people will likely have no natural immunity to prot… Read More »

Q What is the H1N1 flu virus?

A The H1N1 flu virus – also known as human swine influenza (sometimes called swine flu) – is a respiratory illness that affects the nos… Read More »