La Crosse County Swine Flu Information Website

La Crosse County Flu Line: 608-785-5902

CONTACT US Questions? Contact us at 608-785-9723 and ask for a triage nurse.		Is this H1N1 (swine) flu virus contagious? CDC has determined that this H1N1 influenza A (swine) virus is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it is not known how easily the virus spreads between people. How does H1N1 flu spread? Spread of this H1N1 influenza A (swine) virus is thought to be happening in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing of people with influenza. Sometimes people may become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.