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  1. H1N1 flu (swine flu) - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Learn about the H1N1 flu, a type of influenza A virus that can cause seasonal flu and was a pandemic in 2009. Find out the symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and treatment options for this contagio… See more

    Overview

    The H1N1 flu, sometimes called swine flu, is a type of influenza A virus. During the 2009-10 flu … See more

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    Symptoms

    The symptoms of flu caused by H1N1, commonly called the swine flu, are similar to those of other flu viruses. Symptoms usually start quickly and can include: 1. Fever, but … See more

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    Causes

    Influenza viruses such as H1N1 infect the cells that line your nose, throat and lungs. The virus spreads through the air in droplets released when someone with the virus cough… See more

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    Risk Factors

    Factors that may increase your risk of developing H1N1 or other influenza viruses or their complications include: 1. Age.Influenza tends to have worse outcomes i… See more

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    Complications

    Influenza complications include: 1. Worsening of chronic conditions, such as heart disease and asthma. 2. Pneumonia. 3. Neurological symptoms, ranging from confusion t… See more

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    Prevention

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends annual flu vaccination for everyone age 6 months or older. The H1N1 virus is included in the seasonal fl… See more

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