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Can I Get Swine Flu From Eating Pork Or Handling Raw Pork?

Bob Emery, Dr.P.H., Associate Professor Occupational Health, Univ. of Texas
May 27, 2009

Question: Can I get swine flu from eating pork or handling raw pork?

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Answer: The H1N1 virus is not spread by consumption so you cannot get the H1N1 virus from eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled and properly cooked pork products is completely safe.

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