Can H1N1 Flu Virus Be Spread Through Water?

If H1N1 flu isn't the burning feeling on everyone's foreheads, then "how can I catch it?" is the burning question on everyone's minds.

Yesterday's report of the diagnosis of H1N1 in a cat in Iowa is just the latest in how unpredictable the virus is, and many uncertainties remain.

By now, most of us are familiar with common methods that the H1N1 virus can be transmitted and the importance of washing our hands. But can the H1N1 flu virus be spread through water in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational water venues?

Find out what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends for people who use recreational water venues, both public and private. And remember: flu season or any other time, it's unhealthy to swallow pool or spa water.