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Date received: 2009-11-30 Language: Русский Code: 652 Year published: 2007 Organization: Irkutsk regional branch of the Russian Red Cross Carrier: Printed and electronic

Swine flue – respiratory disease, which is caused by flu virus A. It is believed that the main mode of transmission for flu viruses – transmission from person to person through air-born mode of transmission – during talking, cough, and sneezing. The threat is in the great number of people staying together, i.e. all public places. This pamphlet contains information on how to protect oneself. Also recommendations and warning are provided.