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This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about pandemic influenza. The document includes information on pandemic viruses, avian influenza, influenza vaccine, and the impact the pan... Details >
This page provides information about pandemic influenza, including overview and references links, and preparedness resources.... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This transcript is an interview with CDC Director, Julie L. Gerberding, M.D., M.P.H. that took place on November 1, 2005. In the transcript, Dr. Gerberding answers questions about influenza and avian ... Details >
This document provides a description of how seasonal flu differs from pandemic flu. The information is presented in a chart format. Flu components discussed include outbreaks, exposure, people at risk... Details >
This fact sheet provides answers to questions about influenza pandemic. The fact sheet includes information on how a pandemic starts, how a pandemic spreads, the phases of pandemics, and the impact of... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
An influenza pandemic is a global outbreak of disease that occurs when a new influenza A virus appears or “emerges” in the human population, causes serious illness, and then spreads easily from person... Details >
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
This document outlines the Nation's strategy to detect influenza outbreaks, expand domestic vaccine production capacity, stockpile treatments, prepare to respond to pandemic flu, and ensure the health... Details >
Describes the origin, spread, and impact of influenza pandemics. Chronicles the history of pandemics and the preparations for future ones.... Details >
National Vaccine Program Office, U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Pandemics happen when a novel influenza virus emerges that infects and can be efficiently transmitted between humans. PandemicFlu.gov is intended to provide comprehensive government-wide information o... Details >
A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily person-to-person, causes serious illn... Details >