Pandemic Influenza
An influenza pandemic occurs when a highly infectious new strain emerges that humans have no immunity to.
During a pandemic, the virus spreads rapidly around the world causing high rates of illness and death – and resulting in severe social and economic disruption. History has shown that pandemics tend to occur every 10-50 years.
This site has information on how to prepare for an influenza pandemic, for:
For more information, please see: http://www.health.vic.gov.au/pandemicinfluenza
Date published: 2007-05-02 12:45:09
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