Infectious Diseases

A pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus, which people have no immunity to, emerges and starts spreading as easily as normal influenza. Unlike ordinary seasonal influenza that occurs every winter in the UK, pandemic flu can occur at any time of the year.

Further information on Pandemic Influenza can be found on the following links:

Preparing for Emergencies in CumbriaMore Information

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