Question

A pandemic is a widespread occurrence of a disease. In 1918 and in 2009, influenza pandemics struck worldwide. It is estimated that the 1918 pandemic killed over 50 million people. Go online and investigate the cause and results of a flu pandemic, and make suggestions as to what strategies could be used to slow the spread of these events.

Answer 1

A pandemic is the worldwide spread of a new disease. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges and spreads around the world, and most people do not have immunity. Viruses that have caused past pandemics typically originated from animal influenza viruses.

We can prevent pandemic by limiting the spread of flu viruses. That can be achieved by keeping our distance when we have one, and get ourselves vaccinated.