Can you catch H1N1 twice?

Here is an interesting health question that would concern many people: can you catch the H1N1 bug more than once?

Usually, when you get infected with with any influenza virus, your body should develop an immunity to that particular strain. Hence, H1N1, which is a strain of influenza virus, should be no different. However, if your immune system is not fully developed (young children) or weakened, then you might contract the illness again.

Sometimes, a person appears to have contracted the illness twice. But this could be due to him or her having H1N1, then another "regular" flu.

Another reason could be because of the finicky nature of the influenza virus, which usually create "false positives" in tests. This is more likely to happen when the diagnosis is made with the rapid flu tests. More information about flu diagnosis is available at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/diagnosis/.

Generally, if you eat fruits like apples, tomatoes, oranges and so on, you can help boost your immune system and avoid many of these illnesses. Also, they are low on cholesterols and will help you maintain a healthy weight.