Influenza pandemic

Flu Vaccination Influenza (flu) is a contagious viral infections of the respiratory tract caused by the influenza viruses that can cause mild to severe illness. Severe outcomes of flu infection can result in hospitalization or death (Influenza (Flu) Viruses, 2014). It is estimated that 5% to 20% of the population of United States (US) gets the flu and of those over 200,000 are hospitalized from the flu or from flu-related complications (Seasonal Influenza Q&A, 2014). In the last 30 years…

A) The infection process of a vertebrate virus consists of 6 stages. Provide the name for each stage and provide details of the events that take place at each stage using Influenza virus A as the model. The 6 stages consist of: Attachment, Penetration, Uncoating, Biosynthesis, Assembly, and Release. Attachment is when the virus attaches or “locks” itself onto an acceptable cell. This occurs because a protein receptor is recognized by the virus and the virus attaches to the cell.…

THE DISEASE: The influenza virus is often referred to as the flu. It is an acute respiratory disease, which if left untreated, can worsen and lead into influenza pneumonia, a much more serious disease that often leads to hospitalization or death. Other complications from the flu are bronchitis, sinus and ear infections ("Flu Symptoms & Severity", 2015). There are types of the influenza virus: influenza A and influenza B, and there are many strains within each type. While the respiratory system…

incidence and epidemiology of influenza. Influenza, or flu, is a viral infection that affects the respiratory system. There are three types of influenza virus: A, B, and C (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2014). Types A and B are responsible for the occurrence of seasonal epidemics that affect up to 20% of the population each year. Type C is not usually associated with epidemics, and symptoms are typically mild in comparison to Type A and B flu virus. Influenza causes between…

Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit medical practice and medical research group states that, “this year 's annual flu shot will offer protection against H1N1 flu (swine flu) virus, in addition to two other influenza viruses that are expected to be in circulation this flu season. A vaccine that protects against four strains of the virus will also be available, as will a high-dose flu vaccine for adults age 65 and older.” (“Flu Shot,” par.1). Pharmaceutical companies…

“The Great Influenza” by John M. Barry is a narrative of the events that occurred during the Influenza pandemic of 1918. The author goes into depth about how the pandemic began as it slowly made its way around the world and how society reacted/changed from the disease. John Barry thoroughly explained the process of how the scientist answered the questions on Influenza. Such as the pathogen of the disease, the transmission, and ways to prevent it. As he explained the evolution of the disease, he…

Public Health Problem Severe acute respiratory syndrome also known as SARS was caused by an unfamiliar animal coronavirus that highly took advantage of the “wet markets” in southern China to adapt and succeed as an infectious virus between humans. Hospitals and international travel were the main pathways that led to a local outbreak and eventually to a global scale. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) between November 2002 and July 2003, the outbreak of SARS caused 8,096 cases and…

Avian Influenza Avian Influenza (AI) commonly known as "bird flu" is an infectious viral disease of birds, especially wild waterfowl. Wild birds can be asymptomatic carriers spreading the virus, while domestic birds usually sicken and die in just a few days after contracting the virus. AI has been identified in over 100 different species of wild birds worldwide, with the majority of these being waterfowl (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). OVERVIEW I was unable to find a clear date for…

My friend Mary believes that she has contracted influenza, which is known as the flu. She expressed that because she woke up with a high fever and a stuffy nose, she assumes that has contracted the flu. Influenza, is a common infectious disease that can be defined as a highly contagious and transmitted infection, that can be contracted through various ways. Such as sharing the same cup with another person, touching your face,not allowing the body to get enough sleep,being in direct…

Influenza vaccinations eliminate preventable infections. This paper will explore flu vaccine from various points of view such as the following; naming 1) the effectiveness; 2) Vaccine for health care providers; 3) Pandemic preparedness for public and health care providers; 4) Little to no protection. Various articles contemplate between vaccinations, whether they are beneficial for health and well-being; or for the benefit of health services. Vaccination are not only a benefit through protecting…