Content on this page was developed during the 2009-2010 H1N1 pandemic and has not been updated.

The H1N1 virus that caused that pandemic is now a regular human flu virus and continues to circulate seasonally worldwide.
The English language content on this website is being archived for historic and reference purposes only.
For current, updated information on seasonal flu, including information about H1N1, see the CDC Seasonal Flu website.

NOTE:This page is not intended as a stand-alone Web document and is intended to serve merely as a Section 508-accessible version of the PowerPoint presentation "2009 H1N1: Overview of a Pandemic, April 2009 - August 2010."

2009 H1N1: Overview of a Pandemic

Conclusion

Where are we now?

During the 2010-2011 flu season, CDC expects the 2009 H1N1 virus to cause illness again along with other influenza viruses
The 2010-2011 flu vaccine is expected to protect against 2009 H1N1 (and an H3N2 virus and an influenza B virus)

What You Can Do

Take time to get a flu vaccine
Take everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs
Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor prescribes them
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/preventing.htm

Resources

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