Flu season is upon us and this year brings an abundance of questions with the new H1N1 “swine” flu strain now at pandemic levels.

Please find timely news and information within this special section dedicated to the H1N1 “swine” flu emerging situation. If your questions are not answered here, please continue to check back as this site will be updated on a regular basis.

Experts agree that getting your seasonal flu shot is the first line of defense against the H1N1 virus. While the seasonal flu vaccine does not offer protection against H1N1, it does cover three other strains to prevent complications that could arise from getting both seasonal and H1N1 flu at the same time.

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