H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic (2009-10)

Notable Pandemics

The H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic was an influenza pandemic that occurred from 2009-2010. The WHO declared the Swine Flu as a pandemic in June 2009 The Swine Flu was a result of a new strain of the H1N1 virus that was detected in Mexico. The virus was believed to be a mix of swine (pig) and avian flu which was then transmitted to humans. The symptoms of swine flu include: fever, body aches, cough, sore throat, headache, runny nose, vomiting, diarrhea. The disease was transmitted via human to human contacts by droplets in the air or by touching surfaces that were contaminated and then immediately touching your face. If contracted, the flu was treated with a vaccination that was created; the current flu shot now provides immunity against the H1N1 virus.