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Should people avoid exposure to pigs?

Updated by SFA
The current human Influenza A (H1N1) is being transmitted between humans, not from pigs to people. However, as humans can spread the disease to pigs, individuals with flu symptoms should avoid close contact with pigs to reduce the possibility of disease transmission to the animal population.

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Food SafetyDisease Outbreak & Food Safety Incidents

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