"Additional information on influenza in swine, variant influenza virus infection in humans, and guidance to interact safely with swine can be found at cdc.gov/flu/swineflu... ."

"It is important to note that in most cases, variant influenza viruses have not shown the ability to spread easily and sustainably from person to person."

"When an influenza virus that normally circulates in swine (but not people) is detected in a person, it is called a "variant" influenza virus. Most human infections with variant influenza viruses occur following exposure to swine, but ➡️human-to-human transmission can occur."

"This is the first human infection with a variant influenza virus reported during the 2024-2025 season in the United States."

⚠️⚠️⚠️[Child was hospitalized]
"The patient is ≥18 years of age and sought health care during the week ending January 18, 2025 (Week 3), was hospitalized, and has recovered from their illness."

"Novel Influenza A Virus Infections

One human infection with ➡️influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus was reported by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services."