H1N1 & seasonal flu

Q I got my flu shot already this year. Am I safe from the H1N1 flu virus?

A It is unlikely that the seasonal flu shot will provide protection against H1N1 flu virus. The flu shot will protect against the seasonal flu. A n… Read More »

Q Will the seasonal flu shot protect against H1N1 and vice versa?

A The seasonal flu vaccine and the H1N1 (swine) flu vaccine are separate vaccines. A seasonal vaccine is distributed routinely every year, while th… Read More »

Q What is the difference between H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses?

A The H1N1 flu virus is a new strain of pandemic influenza that is different than the seasonal flu. People have no natural immunity to protect agai… Read More »