Pandemic flu

Q Are all influenza (flu) pandemics severe?

A No. A flu pandemic may be mild, moderate or severe. An influenza pandemic means the virus is spread easily between humans, and affects a wide geo… Read More »

Q How often have flu pandemics happened?

A Influenza (flu) pandemics have happened every 10 to 40 years for at least the last 500 years. The last three pandemics occurred in 1918-19, 1957-… Read More »

Q How is pandemic flu different from seasonal flu?

A A pandemic is the worldwide outbreak of a specific disease to which people have little or no immunity. People are exposed to different strains of… Read More »