H1N1 flu is an influenza virus causing illness in people. H1N1 flu virus is different from the regular seasonal flu because humans have little to no natural immunity to this new strain of the influenza virus. The virus can cause serious and widespread illness.
H1N1 virus is highly contagious and causes a respiratory disease that affects the nose, throat and lungs. Illness with the H1N1 flu virus has ranged from mild to severe. While the vast majority of people who have contracted H1N1 flu have recovered without needing medical treatment unfortunately hospitalizations and fatalities have occurred. This course will give you a basic understanding and information of the disease, help you take precautions, and what to do if you get infected.
