Air date: October 11, 2009

Host: Steve Bogdewic, PhD

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Interview: Dr. David Nieman, DrPH
Director of the Human Performance Laboratory
Professor of health and exercise science Appalachian State University

Now to the swine flu, or more properly, "novel H1N1."

The virus has already spread through a number of college football teams this fall. In fact, a CDC official recently was quoted as saying that the living, practice, and fatigue conditions of a college athletic team are just about the perfect breeding ground for a fast-spreading virus like the H1N1 variety.

Dr. David Nieman is an expert on immunity and a fellow with the American College of Sports Medicine. He speaks on the topic today with Sound Medicine's Steve Bogdewic.

Nieman is a Doctor of Public Health at Appalachian State University in North Carolina and a fellow with the American College of Sports Medicine.

Additional Resources:

• A round-up of illnesses affecting college athletic departments this season, and tips for reducing H1N1 infection on college sports teams.

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