How does swine flu spread?

Swine flu, also known as the H1N1 virus, is a relatively new strain of an influenza virus that causes symptoms similar to the regular flu. It originated in pigs but is spread primarily from person to person. read more

The H1N1 swine flu virus, like the seasonal flu virus, can become airborne if you cough or sneeze without covering your nose and mouth, sending germs into the air. Ferret studies suggest that swine flu spreads less easily by small, airborne droplets than does seasonal flu. read more

Answer: So swine flu, like most influenza viruses, is spread through a mechanism we call droplets. So anytime you cough or sneeze, that little bit of spit that comes out is what we call droplets. read more