What is the difference between flu pandemic and ordinary or seasonal flu?
Ordinary or Seasonal Flu Pandemic Flu Occurs every year during the winter Occurs about three times each century – at any time of the year For most people it is an unpleasant but not life threatening infection It is a more serious infection for everyone Most people recover within one or two weeks without requiring medical treatment Some people will not recover event with medical treatment. Due to the higher severity of illness, there is greater risk of death The very young, the very old and people with chronic illness are most at risk of serious illness People of every age may be at risk of serious illness Vaccine is available in advance Vaccine will not be available when the pandemic start.
