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In April 2009, an outbreak of H1N1 (swine flu) broke out in many countries across the globe. On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that a global pandemic of novel influenza A (H1N1) was underway. By then, H1N1 had spread to more than 70 countries. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) correctly predicted that there would be more cases, more hospitalizations, and more deaths associated with the pandemic in the United States into the fall and winter. However, by mid-October, the nation’s worst fears failed to materialize. The CDC reported that between April and mid-October, about 22 million Americans had contracted H1N1, 98,000 cases required hospitalization, and about 3,900 people died from H1N1-related causes. Though these numbers seem high, they are lower than those normally associated with seasonal flu. There was a shortage of vaccines in early- and mid-fall, but by late November, some 61 million doses were available or had been administered.

Find out answers to frequently asked questions about the virus, read an overview of H1N1 in humans, learn how to prevent the spread of germs and protect your family from disease, and how to continue your child’s education if school is closed.

Facts About H1N1 and Other Viruses

Learn about the origin of H1N1, its history, number of cases, and get the facts on other virusues.

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Precautions you can take to keep you and your family healthy.

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TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.

Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?

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Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents

The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales

TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.

Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?

The Twelve Dancing Princesses

Current Events This Week: January 2023

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Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents

The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales

  • Did Birds Evolve from Dinosaurs?
  • The Twelve Dancing Princesses
  • Current Events This Week: January 2023
  • African Americans by the Numbers
  • Andersen’s Fairy Tales: Contents
  • The Celtic Twilight: A Teller of Tales