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December 7, 2009

Swine Flu Before H1N1 Flu- Other Cases of H1N1 in History

Many of us mistakenly believe that the swine flu is a recent mutation of the influenza virus; however, the reality is that swine flu has been with us for nearly as long as influenza itself. There are two main strains of the flu, avian and swine each of them so named for the animal they’re […]

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December 7, 2009

How and When Did H1N1 Start?

A Few Facts Many of are under the mistaken notion that swine flu is a recent mutation in the influenza virus; however, the reality is a bit stranger than you think. Both swine and avian flu have been with us from about the beginning of the influenza virus itself. They are called such for their […]

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