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Pandemic influenza (flu) Information for the general public - looking after yourself in a pandemic

Author: Department of Health
Date:    15th July 2007
Size:    Six pages (106kB)

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Summary

Pandemic influenza is a human disease caused by a completely new influenza virus. The virus is different to the seasonal influenza virus that normally affects humans, and may cause infection in many people because almost no one will be immune to it.

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Communicable Disease - Prevention and Control,
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