types of influenza
This type of influenza primarily affects humans and is the most common strain of the flu virus.
What is Influenza A? |
This is the average incubation period for influenza after exposure.
What is 1 to 4 days? |
This is the most effective way to prevent the flu.
What is getting the annual flu vaccine
This type of influenza virus can cause seasonal flu outbreaks, but is known to mutate frequently.
What is Influenza B?
The flu virus can survive on hard surfaces for up to this number of hours.
What is 48 hours? |
This is the primary reason flu vaccines are updated every year.
What is the virus strains mutate frequently? |
This influenza virus is typically found in birds and can sometimes spread to humans, causing severe illness.
What is Influenza A (H5N1), also known as Avian Flu? |
This group of people is at the highest risk for severe complications from the flu.
Who are young children, elderly individuals, and people with weakened immune systems? |
These antiviral medications can be prescribed to reduce the severity and duration of flu symptoms if taken early.
(Tamiflu) and zanamivir (Relenza)?
This type of influenza virus is rare in humans but can cause more severe symptoms when contracted
What is Influenza C? |
This is the number of flu-related hospitalizations each year in the United States, on average.
What is 200,000? |
This is one of the key hygiene practices recommended to reduce the spread of influenza.
What is washing hands frequently with soap and water? |
This term refers to a new influenza strain that is a hybrid of both human and animal flu viruses.
What is Swine Flu
This year marked the global pandemic caused by the H1N1 swine flu virus.
What is 2009? |
This is the recommended action if you suspect you have the flu and want to avoid spreading it to others.
What is stay home and rest until you are no longer contagious (typically 24 hours after a fever has subsided)?