Sept. 1, 2009 -- WASHINGTON (AP) -- With a potentially deadly swine flu outbreak looming, President Barack Obama is urging Americans to take steps to prevent infection.
Obama was briefed Tuesday on the nation's preparedness for swine flu by senior officials, including Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. Following the meeting, Obama said the government is preparing across all levels, but all Americans have a role to play in the response.
"I don't want anybody to be alarmed, but I do want everyone to be prepared," he said.
The global swine flu epidemic first emerged in April, sickening more than 1 million Americans and killing about 500. More than 2,000 people have died worldwide. Health officials are preparing for a surge in cases this fall, and one White House report from a panel of experts suggests up to half the U.S. population could catch swine flu during a pandemic.
Vaccine development is ongoing and is likely to be available by October. The president said the vaccine for swine flu -- known as the H1N1 virus -- would be voluntary, but "strongly recommended."
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