Questions answered in this segment include:

1. How is H1N1 different from the seasonal flu virus?
2. Is H1N1 more dangerous than the seasonal flu?
3. What are common symptoms to look for with the swine flu?
4. How long do these symptoms last?
5. How does a physician determine if someone has come down with the swine flu?
6. How is H1N1 transmitted?
7. Why the “swine” in “swine flu”?
8. Who is considered “high risk” and why?
9. How does the swine flu vaccine compare to the seasonal flu vaccine?
10. What are some good preventative strategies to avoid getting the swine flu?

This interview is with Dr. Sarah Forgie, a medical professor of pediatric infectious diseases at the University of Alberta. Dr. Forgie is the coordinator of the undergraduate infectious disease education block at the University of Alberta’s school of medicine, is extensively involved in infectious disease-related research, and is widely recognized as one of the most innovative medical educators in her field.