Influenza Types
A pandemic influenza is a worldwide outbreak of disease that occurs when a new Influenza A virus, to which people have little or no immunity, appears in humans then spreads easily from person to person.
Swine flu is caused by swine (pig) influenza viruses, which naturally occur among pigs.
Avian or "bird flu" is caused by avian influenza
viruses, which naturally occur among birds.
The seasonal flu is a contagious respiratory illness
caused by Influenza viruses. In Kansas, the peak of flu season is generally
January or February. Vaccinations are available for seasonal flu in the
fall of each year.
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