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102. Have there been influenza pandemics before?
Influenza pandemics have occurred throughout recorded history.
• About 30 influenza pandemics have been recorded.
• There were three influenza pandemics in the last century.
• The most recent influenza pandemic was Hong Kong Influenza in 1968-69.
The severity of influenza pandemics has varied.
• The 1918 pandemic killed tens of millions of people worldwide.
• Deaths from the 1968-69 Pandemic were about the same as for seasonal influenza.
• Severe pandemics can have severe adverse effects on the economy and daily life.
It is difficult to predict how the next influenza pandemic will compare to the past.
• The severity of a pandemic influenza will depend on the virus that causes it.
• Increased travel and greater populations could speed the spread of pandemic influenza.
• Better detection and medical treatments could lessen the effects of an influenza
pandemic.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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103. What are the chances there will be pandemic influenza again?
Pandemic influenza will occur again.
• It is difficult to predict when the next pandemic will occur and how severe it will be.
• Influenza viruses are always changing.
• Occasionally a new virus emerges that can spread easily among humans.
Scientists are concerned that “bird flu” (H5N1 avian influenza) in Asia could change, causing
pandemic influenza.
• The virus is spreading to birds and other animals in new regions.
• The virus has infected some people, causing severe illness and death.
• In rare cases the virus has spread from one person to another.
The United States and other countries are preparing to respond to pandemic influenza.
• The Department of Health and Human Services and others are developing supplies of
vaccines and medicines.
• The US has been working with the World Health Organization and other countries to
strengthen detection and response to outbreaks.
• Preparedness efforts are ongoing at the national, state, and local level.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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104. How much warning will we have in the U.S. if a pandemic starts?
Warning time will depend on where the new virus starts.
• New influenza viruses often originate in Asia.
• Many experts believe that the worst recorded outbreak of pandemic influenza – the 1918
pandemic – started in the United States.
• The US is working with the World Health Organization and other countries to strengthen
detection and tracking of new influenza viruses.
Warning time will depend on how soon the virus is identified.
• Pandemic influenza is caused by an influenza virus that is new to people.
• Many viruses circulate in animals, but don’t cause disease in most humans
• The virus must spread easily among people to become pandemic influenza
The effectiveness of control measures will depend on where the new virus starts.
• If the new virus starts in Asia, limitations on travel, such as those used for SARS, may
delay entry into the U.S.
• It is unlikely that control measures will prevent pandemic influenza from entering the
U.S.
• Preparing now can limit the spread and effects of pandemic influenza.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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105. How fast would pandemic influenza spread?
When pandemic influenza begins, it is likely to spread very rapidly.
• Influenza is a contagious disease of the lungs.
• Influenza usually spreads by infected people coughing and sneezing.
• Most people will have little or no immunity to pandemic influenza.
Efforts to prepare for pandemic influenza are continuing.
• Public health officials are building on existing disease outbreak plans, including those
developed for SARS.
• Researchers are working to produce additional vaccine more quickly.
• Countries are working together to improve detection and tracking of influenza viruses.
Public participation and cooperation will be important to the response effort.
• Severe pandemic influenza could produce changes in daily life, including limits on travel
and public gatherings.
• Informed public participation and cooperation will help public health efforts.
• People should stay informed about pandemic influenza and be prepared as they would for
any emergency.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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106. How many people are likely to get sick in a pandemic? How many will
die?
The consequences of pandemic influenza are difficult to predict.
• Pandemic influenza has occurred three times in the last century.
• The most recent, in 1967, was the mildest.
• The most serious was the 1918 pandemic, which killed tens of millions of people
worldwide.
During a pandemic many people will be infected.
• One-third of the people in the U.S. got sick during the 1918 pandemic.
• Historically, most people who get sick will recover.
• Having many people ill can be highly disruptive to daily life.
In general, some people are at greater risk for illness and death.
• People who already have a health problem are often at higher risk.
• People with weakened immune systems (for example transplant patients) are likely to be
at higher risk.
• Older people tend to be at higher risk from certain diseases.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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107. Will this be like Swine Flu in 1976, when many people were vaccinated,
then the disease didn’t appear?
Scientists are confident that an outbreak of pandemic influenza will occur again.
• Influenza pandemics have occurred over 30 times in recorded history.
• There were three influenza pandemics in the last century.
• The 1918 pandemic, the worst, killed tens of millions of people worldwide.
The timing and consequences of pandemic influenza are difficult to predict.
• Scientists are uncertain when pandemic influenza will occur and how severe it will be.
• Influenza viruses are always changing.
• Occasionally a new influenza virus emerges or an old one re-emerges that can spread
easily.
Preparing now can limit the effects of pandemic influenza.
• The World Health Organization, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and
countries throughout the world have developed emergency plans for a pandemic
influenza.
• Informed public participation and cooperation will be needed for public health efforts.
• Individuals should stay informed about pandemic influenza and prepare as they would for
any emergency.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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108. How worried should people be about pandemic influenza?
Preparing and staying informed are the best responses now.
• Right now, there is no pandemic influenza in the U.S. or the world.
• Preparing now can limit the effects of pandemic influenza.
• You can stay informed through www.pandemicflu.gov.
The United States and other countries are preparing to respond to pandemic influenza.
• The Department of Health and Human Services and others are developing supplies of
vaccines and medicines.
• The US is working with the World Health Organization and other countries to strengthen
monitoring and response to outbreaks.
• Preparedness efforts are on-going at the national, state, and local level.
Individuals, communities, and businesses can prepare.
• Individuals should stay informed about pandemic influenza and prepare as they would for
any emergency.
• Businesses should prepare or review their emergency plans.
• Communities should prepare as for other public health emergencies.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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109. Could terrorists make and spread an influenza virus for a pandemic?
Experts believe it highly unlikely that pandemic influenza could result from terrorism.
• Experts believe that other types of terrorist activities, such as bombings, are more likely.
• Developing a pandemic influenza virus would require extraordinary scientific skill.
• Developing a pandemic influenza virus would require sophisticated scientific equipment
and other resources.
Preparing now can limit the effects of pandemic influenza – regardless of the source.
• Individuals should stay informed about pandemic influenza and prepare as they would for
any emergency.
• Businesses should prepare or review their emergency response plans.
• Communities should prepare as for other public health emergencies.
Public health agencies throughout the world are preparing for pandemic influenza –
regardless of the source.
• The World Health Organization, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and
countries throughout the world are building on existing plans, including those developed
for SARS.
• Researchers are working to produce more vaccine more quickly.
• A coordinated international effort is underway to improve detection and tracking of
influenza viruses.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
Pandemic Influenza Pre-Event Message Maps
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110. If pandemic influenza comes into the United States, who is likely to get
it first?
When pandemic influenza begins, it is likely to spread very rapidly.
• Influenza is a contagious disease of the lungs.
• Influenza usually spreads by infected people coughing and sneezing.
• Most people will have little or no immunity to pandemic influenza.
Federal, state, and local governments are preparing for pandemic influenza.
• Systems for early detection and containment have been improved.
• Researchers are working to produce additional vaccine more quickly.
• Pandemic influenza could still have serious effects on society.
Individuals should stay informed and prepare as they would for any emergency.
• Right now, there is no pandemic influenza in the U.S. or the world.
• Because of bird flu in Asia, travelers to this area should be careful.
• People can stay informed about pandemic influenza at http://www.pandemicflu.gov
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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111. What should the public know about pandemic influenza now?
Pandemic influenza is a global outbreak caused by a new influenza virus.
• The virus may spread easily, possibly causing serious illness and death.
• Because so many people are at risk, serious consequences are possible.
• Historically, pandemic influenza has caused widespread harm.
Scientists are confident that an outbreak of pandemic influenza will occur again.
• There have been three influenza pandemics in the last century, including an outbreak in
1918 that killed tens of millions of people worldwide.
• Scientists are uncertain when a new pandemic will occur and how severe it may be.
• Influenza viruses are always changing: new influenza viruses emerge or old ones re-
emerge that can spread easily.
Preparing now can limit the effects of pandemic influenza.
• The World Health Organization, the US Department of Health and Human Services, and
countries throughout the world are building on existing disease outbreak plans, including
those developed for SARS.
• A coordinated international effort is underway to develop vaccines and improve the
detection and tracking of influenza viruses.
• Individuals should stay informed about pandemic influenza and prepare as they would for
any emergency.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services January/February 2006
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