PANDEMIC INFLUENZA

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COMMON QUESTIONS

What is pandemic influenza?

How are pandemic, avian, and seasonal influenza different?

How big is the difference between a pandemic and the regular flu season?

Why does the current bird flu outbreak in other parts of the world pose a risk of causing a pandemic Influenza A outbreak in humans?

How is pandemic influenza spread?

Will the regular (seasonal) flu shot provide any protection against  the pandemic influenza virus?

What can the public do to reduce their risk of pandemic influenza?

Where I can get more information?