Swine flu strikes again as it makes its way back on the news. Now known as H1N1, swine flu is not only spread by pigs, it can also spread by people. It is said that scientists are expecting that the H1N1 virus to be a seasonal influenza for the upcoming years. Everyone knows that there is a vaccine for H1N1 but it is still warranted. The leftovers of the vaccine will soon be discarded and although the vaccine helped contain the epidemic, people are pushing for a better vaccine.
The scientific concepts of the swine flu includes the knowledge of the production of antibodies in the blood.
Swine flu relates to us because of the fact that in the past two years, it has been the cause of numerous deaths. It is important to pay attention to this influenza because it just might be seasonal in the upcoming years and that alone can bring up a series of ongoing problems.
http://health.usnews.com/health-news/managing-your-healthcare/infectious-diseases/articles/2010/08/11/h1n1-not-a-threat-but-vaccine-still-warranted.html
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