How Is the Swine Flu Contracted?
Human-to-Human Transmission The swine flu, or H1N1, can be transmitted in many ways, including pig to human, human to pig, human to human and pig to pig. When the virus is spread from person to person, it is spread the same way as the seasonal flu. The main way people contract swine flu is through contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person, such as when she coughs or sneezes. The virus can also live on surfaces, and you can contract swine flu by touching a surface–such as counter, table or doorknob–that has been infected by someone with the virus and then touching your nose of mouth. Pig-to-Human Transmission Humans can also contract swine flu by coming into contact with a pig carrying the virus. For this type of transmission, direct contact is required, such as by people who work in pig barns or at facilities where pigs are raised or processed. It is important to note that humans cannot get swine flu from eating pork or pork products. As long as you properly cook pork t
