How does the H1N1 virus spread?
Spread of the H1N1virus occurs in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. A person may also become infected by touching something with the flu virus on it, then touching their mouth or nose, as studies have shown that influenza virus can survive for up to 2-8 hours on environmental surfaces, such as books, doorknobs, keyboards, phones and ipods.
