• H1N1 Q&A
  • What is H1N1?
  • Human Infections
  • Case Definitions
  • Is H1N1 Contagious?
  • Cold vs. Flu
  • H1N1 from Pork?
  • Navajo Nation & H1N1
  • Contamination & Cleaning Prevention
  • prevention

Is the H1N1 Virus Contagious?

Yes.
The H1N1 can spread the same way as the seasonal flu.

It spreads mainly from:
Person to person through coughing or sneezing.
Touching contaminated surfaces.