 Spread of the H1N1 virus is thought to occur in the same way that seasonal flu spreads . Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing by people with influenza . Sometimes people may become infected by touching something – such as a surface or object – with flu viruses on it and then touching their face . " Avoid touching your eyes , nose or mouth . Germs spread this way " . 
