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"Swine flu" now
The A/H1N1pdm09 virus is now one of theseasonal fluviruses that circulate each winter. If you've had flu in the last few years, there's a chance it was caused by this virus.
As many people now have some level of immunity to the A/H1N1pdm09 virus, it's much less of a concern than in 2009-10.
The symptoms are the same as normal flu they're usually mild and pass within a week or so. But as with all types of flu, some people particularly those with underlying health problems are at higher risk of serious illness.
The regular flu vaccine will normally protect people at a higher risk of becoming severely ill. A new children's vaccine programme is also being introduced. which aims to protect children and reduce their ability to infect others.
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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018
Introduction
Find out about the history of swine flu (H1N1) and what the current situation is.
"Swine flu"pandemic 2009-10
The virus was first identified in Mexico in April 2009. It became known as swine flu because it's similar to flu viruses that affect pigs.It spread rapidly from country to country because it was a new
"Swine flu" now
The A/H1N1pdm09 virus is now one of theseasonal fluviruses that circulate each winter. If you've had flu in the last few years, there's a chance it was caused by this virus.As many people now have som
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