How is H1N1 flu contracted?
H1N1 flu is thought to be spread in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Some people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth, nose or eyes. Who is at risk for 2009 H1N1? Anyone can get 2009 H1N1, however children, young adults and pregnant women seem to be at the highest risk. What is Georgia doing to help with the H1N1 flu investigation? Georgia continues to closely monitor developments surrounding the H1N1 flu outbreak in the U.S. The state’s Division of Public Health is conducting enhanced surveillance to identify H1N1 influenza illness. The goals of enhanced surveillance are to determine the severity of H1N1 influenza disease and describe the epidemiologic pattern of human illness with this virus strain. For the most up-to-date information about H1N1 in Georgia, visit www.health.state.ga.us/h1n1flu. Is the H1N1 Vaccine available in Georgia? The
