Don’t let the flu get you
The flu is an infection of the nose, throat, and lungs caused by influenza viruses. Every year, seasonal flu viruses cause illness, hospital stays and deaths in the United States. There are many different flu viruses and sometimes a new flu virus emerges to make people sick.
So what is the H1N1 flu (or “swine flu”)? It’s a new and very different flu virus that spread in 2009. The seasonal and H1N1 flu symptoms are similar. You can also protect yourself from both using the same steps.