H1N1 Influenza

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), together with the U.S. Bishops’ Committee on Divine Worship remind us that the H1N1 influenza virus (Swine Flu), like all influenza, is spread through personal, physical contact with someone who is sick (either through inhaling the virus, or through hand-to-mouth transmission with a contaminated surface). 

The CDC says that the best prevention is self-isolation of people who are sick, avoiding close contact with others, cleaning hands frequently, and covering mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Other sources of information regarding the transmission and prevention of influenza can be found at:

U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Ten Questions on Influenza/Swine Flu and the Liturgy (printable)

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Swine Flu Information

Michigan Department of Public Health – Transmission and Prevention of Influenza