Swine flu: containing the virus.

The article reports on several methods, including covering one's mouth while coughing or sneezing, which can be used to limit the spread of the H1N1 swine influenza in the British workplace. A discussion of information on the H1N1 influenza virus which is available from Great Britain's Health Protection Agency is presented. The difficulties that are associated with attempting to control pandemics such as the H1N1 swine influenza pandemic are discussed.