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Can the H1N1 flu virus survive on surfaces like door handles or computer keyboards?

April 26, 2017computer keyboards door flu h1n1 handles surfaces survive virus

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Can the H1N1 flu virus survive on surfaces like door handles or computer keyboards?

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As with other influenza viruses, the H1N1 flu virus can survive for 8 to 48 hours on different surfaces, including door handles and computer keyboards. Frequent cleaning of surfaces and items that are commonly touched, as well as frequent handwashing, can help reduce the spread of the virus.