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Pandemic Alert
A new influenza virus has been reported in many countries. The official designation for this virus is Influenza A(H1N1). This virus has also been referred to as swine flu, North American Flu, and Mexican Flu.
The WHO has raised the pandemic alert level to 6: Pandemic
For the latest information, please check the PFI_Main H1N1 Outbreak page and PFI_Forum Outbreak threads
For comparison purposes, check the 1918 "Spanish" Influenza Pandemic page.
For information about the US, go here.
H1N1 National Emergency (CBS, October 24, 2009)
Husband Talks About Deady H1N1 Virus that Took Wife's Life - WDAF
Rising H1N1 death toll among children reaches disturbing heights (NECN)
From CBS News, October 9, 2009
The following video describes the illness of Chloe Lindsey of Fort Worth, Texas, age 14, who died of the new H1N1 virus.