The H1N1 Virus is still having an effect as of June 10th, 2009 the World Health Organization (WHO) said there are approximately 28,000 +/- H1N1 Swine Flu cases world wide. On June 5th the Center for Disease Control (CDC) said there are approximatley 10,100 +/- confirmed cases in the United States.
So this influenza virus is going no where it is still spreading the numbers keep coming out with more and more cases being found every day. Some of the things you can do to keep safe since the fatality rate is down to about 2.2% just make sure you are doing the following things:
* Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
* Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth and try to avoid close contact with sick people.
* If you get sick, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that you stay home from work or school and limit contact with others to keep from infecting them.
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