Title: What People Who Raise Pigs Need To Know About Influenza (Flu) | CDC
Headings: What People Who Raise Pigs Need To Know About Influenza (Flu)
What People Who Raise Pigs Need To Know About Influenza (Flu)
Introduction
Influenza Virus Infections in Pigs and People
Questions & Answers about Influenza in Pigs
Q. How does influenza spread among pigs?
Q. Can influenza virus infections be prevented in pigs?
Q. What about flu vaccines for pigs?
Q. How can veterinarians help?
Q. Can people get influenza from eating pork?
Q. What about 2009 H1N1?
Q. How common are variant infections in people?
The Flu Can Spread from Pigs to People and from People to Pigs
Preventing the Spread of Flu Viruses Between People and Pigs

Content: Generally, protection of young pigs is achieved by vaccinating sows; however, those maternal antibodies are not fully protective for the young pig and decrease by the time they are 10 to 13 weeks old or sooner. Producers may vaccinate their animals after maternal antibodies decrease. Q. How can veterinarians help? A. You should work together with your veterinarian to develop management strategies to reduce the spread of influenza among herds and to prevent the introduction and spread of flu viruses between pigs, people, and birds. Q. Can people get influenza from eating pork? A. Flu viruses in pigs have not been shown to be transmissible to people through eating properly handled and prepared pork (pig meat) or other products derived from pigs. For more information about the proper handling and preparation of pork, visit the USDA website fact sheet Fresh Pork from Farm to Table
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. Q. What about 2009 H1N1? A. The 2009 H1N1 flu virus was first detected in people in the United States in April 2009.