Be Skeptical of Claims that Products Will Cure the H1N1 Virus

The FTC says consumers should be skeptical of claims that products like pills, powders, tinctures, air filtration devices, and cleaning agents can prevent, cure, or kill the H1N1 virus. A coalition of major consumer health agencies manages the flu.gov website, which has comprehensive information about H1N1, including the availability of the H1N1 flu vaccine and tips for practicing good personal hygiene.

For More Information:

• Flu.gov
  Comprehensive government-wide information about seasonal, H1N1 (swine), H5N1 (bird), and pandemic influenza.
• FTC Warns Internet Peddlers that Marketing Unproven H1N1 Flu Products May Be Illegal
  (FTC Press Release, November 2009)
• Rx for Products that Claim to Prevent H1N1? A Healthy Dose of Skepticism
  (FTC Consumer Alert, November 2009)
• FDA, FTC Issue Joint Warning Letter to Web Site Offering Fraudulent H1N1 Flu Supplements
  (Press Release, October 19, 2009)
• FTC Warns Internet Peddlers that Potentially Bogus H1N1 Influenza Products May Violate Federal Law
  (Press Release, May 14, 2009)