Swine flu, or H1N1 virus, is an infection caused by a type of influenza virus. It is spread by direct contact with an infected person, through airborne droplets from coughing and sneezing, and from contact with objects and surfaces that have been in contact with the virus.
The quickest way that swine flu can pass from one person to another is through direct contact. The virus can be transferred through direct contact with an infected person through handshakes, hugs, or other close contact. The virus can also be transferred through contact with an infected person’s saliva, mucus, or other body fluids.
Airborne transmission of the virus is also possible. When an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talks, tiny droplets of saliva or mucus containing the virus can be spread into the air. These droplets can be inhaled by people nearby and can cause them to become infected.
The virus can also live on surfaces for a short period of time. If someone touches a surface, such as a doorknob or a countertop, that has been in contact with a person infected with swine flu, they can become infected.
The best way to prevent the spread of swine flu is to practice good hygiene such as washing your hands often, avoiding close contact with infected people, and avoiding contact with objects and surfaces that may have been in contact with an infected person. It is also important to get the flu vaccine each year to protect against the virus.