1. By: Jenny Jiang & Isabel Madrigal
Influenza Virus
By: Jenny Jiang & Isabel Madrigal

2. What is Influenza? It is a viral infection of the lungs
It occurs most often in late fall and winter

3. History of Influenza First wave -1918-1919
25%-40% of world’s population became ill and 5 million people died
Was know as the Influenza Pandemic of 1918
2nd Wave
In 1957, the virus spread to the US and many people under 65 got ill
Vaccine was produced in May 1957 and was able to be given in August

4. History of Influenza 3rd Wave- 1968-1969
A new flu virus was detected in Hong Kong
The illness began to spread in December 1968
4th Wave
A new virus spread the US in 2009
In April 2009, it was identified as the swine flu
74 countries were affected

5. Symptoms of Influenza Chills Fever Sore throat Muscle pain Headache
Coughing
Weakness

6. How does Influenza Spread?
Through the air by coughing and sneezing
Direct person to person contact
Can pass before feeling sick
And after feeling better

7. Who is the most susceptible to Influenza?
Pregnant women
Young children (under 6 months)
The Elderly (above 65 years)
People with weak immune systems
People with health problems

8. Treatment of Disease Home Treatment
Extra fluids, One glass of water or Juice every hour, Tylenol
Doctor Treatment
You can get an anti-flu medication, Relenza, Tamiflu, or Antiviral Drugs

9. influenza virus in the lungs

10. The Influenza cell