Pandemic Influenza
Unlike ordinary seasonal influenza that occurs every winter in the UK, pandemic flu can occur at any time of the year. Pandemics arise when a new virus emerges which is capable of spreading in the worldwide population. This was the situation ... [... more]
Health Protection Agency |
Tadashi Kawashima
A strange virus is making its way around the globe, causing its victims to commit suicide-and becoming a lethal pandemic in less than a week. Now a group of Tokyo teens who have survived the outbreak are wondering why they are still alive. Waking ... [... more]
Random House |
Pandemic flu
A pandemic is an epidemic of a disease that spreads quickly, and reaches many countries across the world. Pandemic influenza (flu) has symptoms that are similar to ordinary influenza, but they are more severe and can cause deaths. Flu viruses are ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Ten things you need to know about pandemic influenza
Avian influenza refers to a large group of different influenza viruses that primarily affect birds. On rare occasions, these bird viruses can infect other species, including pigs and humans. The vast majority of avian influenza viruses do not ... [... more]
World Health Organization |
Avian influenza frequently asked questions
What changes are needed for H5N1 to become a pandemic virus? What is the significance of limited human-to-human transmission? What are the most important warning signals that a pandemic is about to start? Avian influenza, or "bird flu", is a ... [... more]
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