Types of Influenza
Who is most likely to contract Influenza A?
Adults
How is Influenza spread?
Through coughs or sneezes
What is influenza most commonly known as?
The Flu
What was made to prevent the flu?
Vaccines
When is the Flu season?
Autumn and winter
Who is most likely to contract influenza B?
Children under the age of 5
Where did influenza A originate?
In wild birds
What are the different variants?
Influenza A, B, C and D
What are the symptoms of influenza?
Fever, Fatigue, cough, sore throat and body aches
Which type of influenza most commonly causes pandemics?
Influenza A
What is influenza C?
A mild cold-like illness
When was influenza first discovered?
In the 1380s
How long can influenza live on contaminated surfaces for?
Up to 48 hours
What causes the flu?
influenza viruses
What percentage of the population does Influenza effect annually?
5%-10%
Who does influenza D primarily affect?
Cattle and pigs
When where the first influenza vaccines available?
1945
Where was the first confirmed outbreak of influenza?
China
Influenza is a contagious....
What percentage of people infected with the flu dont show any symptoms?
20%
What is so unique about Influenza A?
Influenza A viruses are the only influenza viruses known to cause flu pandemics
Where does the name Influenza come from?
the Italian word influentia.
What was the worst influenza outbreak recorded?
1918 Spanish Flu pandemic
What does influenza effect?
the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs.
When does influenza date back to?
Ancient Egypt