Take Action to Prevent the Spread of Flu Between Pigs and People | CDC - ISS-G20 Laboratorium Repository

Pigs can be infected with influenza (flu) A viruses (called swine influenza A viruses). These viruses are different from flu A viruses that spread among people. While rare, flu viruses can spread from pigs to people and from people to pigs. When a flu virus that normally infects pigs is found in people, it is called a ‘variant flu’ virus infection. When people get variant flu, it’s usually after contact with infected pigs or surfaces or environments contaminated with swine flu virus, such as a swine barn. This has happened in different settings, including agricultural fairs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people take the following actions to help prevent the spread of flu viruses between pigs and people.

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