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Oct 8, 2009 3:20 pm US/Central

U.S. Airports May Screen For Swine Flu

Screening For People Traveling Internationally

WASHINGTON (CBS) ― With the holiday season just around the corner, health officials are turning their concerns to travel. 

The government says that people traveling internationally may be screened for the H1N1 virus as they leave or enter the U.S., reports CBS station KOVR/KMAX-TV.

They've even released a list of guidelines telling passengers what changes to expect.


Travelers may have to pass through a screening device, have their temperature taken and answer questions about their health.

If you have a fever or are suspected to have H1N1, you could be isolated, asked to have a medical examination, take a rape flu test (a nasal swab sample) and could even be quarantined if someone on their flight shows symptoms of H1N1.

And its not just in the air. Buses and trains can also be a breeding ground for germs. Transportation agencies nationwide are posting signs to remind passengers to take precautions.

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