Protecting Pigs and People from the Flu addresses the transmission of flu from humans to pigs and pigs to humans and the necessary precautionary steps to avoid spreading the virus. Virus transmission is most likely to occur where people and pigs are in close proximity – in swine barns, at exhibitions or fairs, or in slaughterhouses. Receiving a flu …
Authors: Beaudoin A, Johnson S, Davies P, Bender J, Gramer M. Zoonoses Public Health. St. Paul, Minnesota. Jul. 18, 2011 ABSTRACT: Influenza A virus infections commonly cause respiratory disease in swine and can be transmitted between people and pigs, with potentially novel strains introduced into herds and spilling back into the human population. …
H3N2v (variant) Influenza and Swine Contact fact sheet developed by UMASH and the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) at the University of Minnesota. – What is H3N2v (variant) flu? – How is the H3N2v flu transmitted to people? – What precautions can I take to protect my family? – What are the signs and symptoms of H3N2v flu in …
