Most induced abortions are performed during the first trimester. A first-trimester abortion is one of the safest medical procedures. It can be done safely in a health care providerâs office or clinic. A first-trimester abortion can be performed with surgery (a procedure called suction curettage) or by taking medication.
The dog flu, or canine influenza virus, is an infectious respiratory disease caused by an influenza A virus, similar to the viral strains that cause influenza in people. There are two known strains of dog flu found in the United States: H3N8. H3N2.
Some dog owners may be worried about a recent outbreak of dog flu that has sickened hundreds of pets, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that virus does not pose a threat to humans. Canine influenza can spread from dog to dog, but there have been no known cases of people getting sick from it.