Definition of «influenza pandemic»

The phrase "influenza pandemic" refers to a wide-spread outbreak of a flu virus that affects a large number of people across different countries or continents. It means that the flu is spreading rapidly and causing illness in many parts of the world.

Sentences with «influenza pandemic»

During a disease outbreak, like the A / H1N1 influenza pandemic of 2009, news reports keep us updated on the disease — how it is spreading and how many people are affected. (sciencedaily.com)
Map of the H1N1 influenza pandemic in 2009. (sciencedaily.com)
New analysis of the 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic in the US shows that the pandemic wave was surprisingly slow, and that its spread was likely accelerated by school - age children. (sciencedaily.com)
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