Dr. Besser of the CDC confirmed that the first death caused by the new flu infection occurred in the US A 23 month child in Texas was the first victim ..
Can people catch swine flu from eating pork?
No. Swine influenza viruses are not transmitted by food. You can not get swine influenza from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and cooked pork and pork products is safe. Cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F kills the swine flu virus as it does other bacteria and viruses.
How does swine flu spread?
Influenza viruses can be directly transmitted from pigs to people and from people to pigs. Human infection with flu viruses from pigs are most likely to occur when people are in close proximity to infected pigs, such as in pig barns and livestock exhibits housing pigs at fairs. Human-to-human transmission of swine flu can also occur. This is thought to occur in the same way as seasonal flu occurs in people, which is mainly person-to-person transmission through coughing or sneezing of people infected with the influenza virus. People may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.
States | # of laboratory confirmed cases | Deaths | |
|---|---|---|---|
Arizona | 1 | ||
California | 14 | ||
Indiana | 1 | ||
Kansas | 2 | ||
Massachusetts | 2 | ||
Michigan | 2 | ||
Nevada | 1 | ||
New York City | 51 | ||
Ohio | 1 | ||
Texas | 16 | 1 | |
TOTAL COUNTS | 91 cases | 1 death | |
The number of swine flu cases in New York City is increasing rapidly. There are now hundreds of cases reported in the city as well as cases reported in other parts in New York. There are now many cases originating from the St. Francis Preparatory school in Queens, which was closed earlier this week. Teachers and parents have fallen ill after catching the swine flu from students.
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