Latest swine flu update for everyone. From 30 April 2009, WHO (World Health Organization ) will refer Swine Flu to the new influenza virus as influenza A (H1N1).
In the past, people normally do not get swine flu, but human infections has happen. This new strain of virus detected in Mexico can spread between people.
Influenza, commonly shortened to "flu" is an extremely contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. Flu appears most frequently in winter and early spring.