The Basics
Pandemic flu is different than the common flu (or seasonal flu) that many people get each year. Pandemic flu is a global flu outbreak of a new flu virus that spreads easily from person to person.
Prepare yourself and your family for pandemic flu.
How serious is pandemic flu?
Not all pandemics are the same. Pandemics can range from mild to severe (with a lot of sickness and deaths).
A severe flu pandemic can infect a lot of people at the same time, causing schools, businesses, and even whole countries to shut down. Learn more about pandemic flu.