The Influenza Virus
Cecily Johnston
What is the Influenza Virus?
Prevention and Transmission/ Causes
Where is it found? What are some statistics?
More than 200,000 people are hospitalized a year from the flu and more than 23,600 people die from the flu each year. 90% of the people who die from the are 65 or older.
The Flu Vaccine
If you or anyone you know has heart disease then it is important for them to get a flu shot!
What organs/ organ systems are affected by the flu?
Symptoms
1918 Spanish Flu Outbreak
The Influenza Virus in Iowa
Emergency Warning Signs and Risks/ Complications
Risk and Complications are more common in people who are young children, pregnant women, chronic illness patients, people with weaken immune systems, and people ages 65 or older.
Different strains of the Influenza Virus and 2009 USA Flu Pandemic
In 2009, there was a H1N1 flu pandemic was first recognized in spring 2009. It was declared over in August 2010. It was passed through pigs more than it was through humans. The pandemic of the H1N1 flu affected many people. 59 million people got the H1N1 flu and 265,000 were hospitalized and 12,000 died during this time of the flu.
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