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What is the swine flu (H1N1 influenza A virus) and what causes it?

The 2009 swine flu virus (otherwise known as H1N1 influenza) is caused by an H1N1 influenza A virus. H1N1 influenza viruses are the normal cause of influenza in humans and may also infect other animals, including pigs. This particular variant is an example of a virus that likely originated in swine and has mutated (changed its biological characteristics) so it is now affecting humans.

What are the symptoms of swine flu (H1N1 influenza A virus)?

Symptoms of swine flu vary widely and are similar to symptoms of seasonal flu. Infected individuals may experience

  • fever,
  • cough,
  • sore throat,
  • body aches,
  • headache,
  • chills, and
  • fatigue.

Vomiting and diarrhea have been reported and severe cases may result in respiratory failure and even death.

How...

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FluMist Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

FluMist is a vaccine indicated for the active immunization of individuals 2-49 years of age against influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine.

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What is FluMist Prescribing Information?

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

FluMist Patient Information: Side Effects

Nasal influenza virus (live virus) vaccine may cause you to have mild flu-like symptoms. However, you may have flu-like symptoms at any time during flu season that may be caused by strains of influenza virus that are not contained in the vaccine.

You should not receive a booster vaccine if you had a life-threatening allergic reaction after the first dose.

Keep track of any and all side effects you have after receiving this vaccine. If you ever need to receive another nasal influenza virus vaccine in the future, you will need to tell the doctor if the first vaccine caused any...

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What is Consumer information?

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FluMist Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is a vaccine against influenza (flu) virus. It is also called the seasonal flu vaccine. The vaccine works by helping the body produce immunity (protection) that will prevent you from getting the flu or lessen the seriousness of the infection. As with any vaccine, it may not fully protect everyone who receives it. Since different types of flu viruses cause infection every flu season, usually a new vaccine is produced and given for each flu season.

The 2010-2011 flu vaccine provides protection against H1N1 (pandemic) influenza. A separate vaccine is not needed this year. Peopl...

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