Washing hands, covering coughs, and getting vaccinations are the typical prevents for not getting sick. However, what if the virus it so unknown that there aren’t vaccinations to prevent it? Then what does an individual do to prevent this new virus from infecting them? This is called an influenza pandemic. According to the CDC, an influenza pandemic is a new virus that is different from any influenza seen and effects the entire globe. Additionally, due to its constant changing it is very easy for an animal influenza to change into a human effecting one (“Influenza” (Flu)). Therefore, it is very difficult to treat. An influenza virus is one that attacks the respiratory system which results an individuals coughing and sneezing. Additionally,
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There were no vaccinations or antibiotics against the influenza. The treatment was therefore reduced to non-pharmaceutical ones. For example, individuals that were infected were limited from public gatherings isolated and even quarantined (“Influenza” (Flu)). Additionally, individuals were required to wear masks. Individual died from suffocation due to fluids in their lungs (history.com). This influenza was especially unique because it infected healthy, young individuals ranging from age 20 to age 40 (“Influenza” (Flu)). This a group of individuals that rarely gets infected heavily by an influenza. The cause of this influenza pandemic is unknown, however, the humidity was link to its severity …show more content…
It is commonly known as the Swine Flu. It resulted from the combination of bird, swine, and human flu viruses. This type of flu mainly affected children and young adult. It didn’t affect individuals older than 60 due to the fact that they could have already been immune to the H1N1 from earlier exposure to the influenza A. The symptoms of the swine flu were similar to those of the regular seasonal influenza. These symptoms included a fever, coughing, loss of appetite and more (“2009 Nu Flu Pandemic”). It is estimated that this influenza killed around 203,000 people across the world (“H1N1 Flu”). The first case was reported from the United States and then is spread around the world (“Influenza” (Flu)). Eventually, in 2010 the CDC announced that there would be a universal flu vaccination that would vaccinate against the common flu and this Swine Flu (“H1N1 Flu”).
The issue with influenza is that it is transmitted by touch and through the air. Therefore, it is very easy to be infected by one. Additionally, with all the advances in travel the influenza pandemic spreads globally extremely fast. However, the advancements in medical technology are significant enough to where finding a vaccination or cure for the influenza is rapid. So, wash hands and cover coughs to prevent the world from being
There were no vaccinations or antibiotics against the influenza. The treatment was therefore reduced to non-pharmaceutical ones. For example, individuals that were infected were limited from public gatherings isolated and even quarantined (“Influenza” (Flu)). Additionally, individuals were required to wear masks. Individual died from suffocation due to fluids in their lungs (history.com). This influenza was especially unique because it infected healthy, young individuals ranging from age 20 to age 40 (“Influenza” (Flu)). This a group of individuals that rarely gets infected heavily by an influenza. The cause of this influenza pandemic is unknown, however, the humidity was link to its severity …show more content…
It is commonly known as the Swine Flu. It resulted from the combination of bird, swine, and human flu viruses. This type of flu mainly affected children and young adult. It didn’t affect individuals older than 60 due to the fact that they could have already been immune to the H1N1 from earlier exposure to the influenza A. The symptoms of the swine flu were similar to those of the regular seasonal influenza. These symptoms included a fever, coughing, loss of appetite and more (“2009 Nu Flu Pandemic”). It is estimated that this influenza killed around 203,000 people across the world (“H1N1 Flu”). The first case was reported from the United States and then is spread around the world (“Influenza” (Flu)). Eventually, in 2010 the CDC announced that there would be a universal flu vaccination that would vaccinate against the common flu and this Swine Flu (“H1N1 Flu”).
The issue with influenza is that it is transmitted by touch and through the air. Therefore, it is very easy to be infected by one. Additionally, with all the advances in travel the influenza pandemic spreads globally extremely fast. However, the advancements in medical technology are significant enough to where finding a vaccination or cure for the influenza is rapid. So, wash hands and cover coughs to prevent the world from being