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Can one Get H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) From Eating Pork?

Chiehwen Ed Hsu, UT School of Health Information Sciences, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Abstract

there is no literature (study) suggesting that human being would get swine flu by eating pork or handling raw pork. Usually, if you prepare or cook your pork/meat product above temperature 70C (160F) the temperature could kill most of the germs and viruses, including h1n1 virus

Suggested Citation

Chiehwen Ed Hsu. "Can one Get H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) From Eating Pork?" ABCNews OnCall Flu & Call May. 2009.