H1N1 Influenza Information & Resources

Human cases of influenza A (H1N1) - commonly referred to as swine flu - have been identified in several states and in other countries. This is a new influenza A virus that has not been identified in people before, and human-to-human transmission of the virus appears to be ongoing.

For science-based facts you should know, here are some suggested websites:

• Extension's Disaster Education Network web page on swine flu - http://www.eden.lsu.edu/influenza
• USDA's Frequently Asked Questions on influenza A (H1N1) - http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1OB?contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/04/0131.xml
• Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services - http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/H1N1Flu/
• Spanish Language information from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/espanol/
• UNL Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources news release: Swine flu not related to agriculture, swine - http://www.extension.unl.edu/highlights-flu