H1N1 (Swine) Flu Confirmed in Iowa Cat

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Confirmed in Iowa Cat

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported that a cat became ill with H1N1 virus after 3 members of the family became ill with influenza-like symptoms on November 4, 2009. Disease specialists are unsure at this time if this is an isolated case or the start of something new.

Either way, it is important not to panic - washing hands, covering coughs, isolating sick individuals, and visiting the doctor if you are sick are your best defenses against the flu.