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FAQs
What is a flu pandemic? Influenza is a respiratory virus that causes fever, cough, muscle aches and tiredness. A pandemic is an outbreak of a newly emerging flu virus that occurs ' worldwide. It is not the • same thing as a seasonal outbreak, and ' it can cause serious illness and sometimes death since people do not have immunity to the new strain. Will the seasonal flu shot protect against pandemic flu? Unfortunately, no. Once a pandemic begins, and the exact virus is identified, it will likely take several months to come up with an effective vaccine. How does one take care of someone sick with the flu? As with the seasonal flu, drink plenty of fluids, get lots of rest, take ibuprofen for fevgr and if condition worsens, contact a health care provider immediately. What risks do Virginians face if a pandemic outbreak • occurs? . The severity of the next pandemic cannot be predicted, but the State’s Department of Health says modeling studies suggest a “medium-level” pandemic in the absence of any control ; measures. That equates to 2,700-6,300 deaths, 12,000-28,500 ; hospitalizations and 1.08-2.52 million people infected in the ; Commonwealth.
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