Swine flu is a new term we've all heard a lot about in the last few days. Though it has a peculiar name, it is very similar to every other flu strains and the same preventative measures apply. You won't get it from eating pork, but you could catch it from being in contact with someone who is infected. There is no vaccine, so every one is susceptible.
West Hartford officials are ready.
As this piece is published there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Connecticut, though a few cases are suspected and two school districts are closed as a precaution.
