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in many parts of the world. It is likely that the 2009 H1N1 virus will continue to spread for years to come, like a regular seasonal influenza virus." (CDC, 2010). Transmission According to the CDC (2010), influenza is a highly contagious respiratory illness that is nubile when it comes to transmission and spread. "…each year in the United States, approximately 5-20% of the population gets the flu; more than 200,000 people are hospitalized with flu-related complications; and about 36,000…

Avian Influenza A viruses present a unique challenge to public health as a result of their rapid evolution. Since the beginning of the 20th century, there have been five IAV pandemics, including the 1918 pandemic, which is estimated to have been responsible for 50-100 million deaths worldwide (Taubenberger & Morens, 2006). Each major influenza pandemic has been associated with the appearance of a new subtype circulating in humans. Additionally, particularly virulent pandemic strains and in…

Flu shots are a very hot topic right now. This is due to the recent outbreak of the flu this year. Lots of cases caused death, bringing up this question do you need a flu shot. I say that the shot it’s not a good idea. The shot has very controversial additives. One being Thimerosal a mercury-based preservative. As many may know mercury is the only metal in a liquid form at room temperature. Mercury is also very dangerous if ingested. Studies show that the shot consistently the shot does…

The Influenza Outbreak of 1918 The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 was the deadliest pandemic in recent history. It was caused by the H1N1 virus which originated from avian genes. While there is no universal consensus on where the virus originated, it spread globally from 1918 to 1919. The Spanish flu is considered the worst pandemic in the history of mankind. In less than a year there were 40 million people who died from this virus, which spread at an intense pace, while it seemed that nothing and…

Influenza (flu) is an infectious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. There are two primary types of influenza viruses: type A and B. Both Influenza viruses commonly spread during the flu season. Flu season is unpredictable, but is typically starts in October and ends May. Influenza occurrences are generally at their peak between December and February. Cases of influenza range from mild illnesses to life threatening. Influenza spreads by coughing, sneezing, and airborne…

Influenza or the “flu” is a disease that can lead to hospitalization and in some cases death. The symptoms of Influenza are; nasal and lung congestion, sore throat, fever, chills, cough sneezes, fatigue, headache, and sore muscles and joints. The need for the flu shot is at an all time high in todays society. Each year the flu is different and can affect people in different ways, thus scientist need to make a different vaccine every year to combat different strains of flu viruses. Healthy…

When a pandemic event strikes… Good day class the movie I chose for my speech is the inspired by the 2011 pandemic thriller Contagion. The plot of the movie appears to follow the big H1N1 and SARS scare of 2009 that left many citizens uncertain about the actual risk of the virus. The movie is about the spread of a virus Known as the Meningoencephalitis Virus One (MEV-1). transmitted by fomites. Fomites, is any object or substance capable of carrying infectious organisms, such as germs or…

Is it important to get an annual flu shot? I think that it is very important to get an annual flu shot because there are a lot of serious diseases that the flu shot can fight such as Influenza.Influenza is a type of flu that is highly contagious,it attacks your respiratory system.With this flu you will have to be hospitalized or it can also lead to death.This flu is non discriminatory. The CDC says, “ Over a period of 31 seasons between 1976 and 2007, estimates of flu-associated deaths in…

727 words Influenza nfluenza is also called the flu but it is not your common flu it is a highly contagious viral ere illness and can also cause infection the viral infection influenza can kill. The flu causes life threatening complications including pneumonia. The flu is spread by direct contact with a person with the infection and a person without. The estimated amount of deaths that influenza assist with is around three thousand in just Australia. Influenza was introduced in Influenza is now…

The question at hand will make you ponder which of two vaccines, a nasal spray or a shot, is most effective in preventing someone from coming down with the flu. This study’s null hypothesis determines that there will be no difference between the two treatments, and the alternative hypothesis states that the nasal spray/shot is more effective than the other treatment. The alternative hypothesis is accepted, in the research it is found that the shot is more effective, it is found to be more…