How do you know you have the flu?
Vaccination programs against H1N1 swine flu are under way in the United States, China and Australia and will begin soon in parts of Europe.
How to fight flu spread
The World Health Organization issued the following guidelines on Saturday about ways to prevent and fight flu, especially in poor areas where medical facilities may lack staff, beds and drugs:
How swine flu spreads in humans
Here are some facts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about how swine flu spreads in humans:
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