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Influenza (commonly called “the flu”) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Infection with influenza viruses can result in severe illness and life-threatening complications. An estimated 10% to 20% of U.S. residents get the flu each year: an average of 114,000 people are hospitalized for flu-related complications and 36,000 Americans die each year from complications of flu.
In contrast to natural disasters -- in which critical components of the physical infrastructure may be threatened or destroyed -- an influenza pandemic may also pose significant threats to the human infrastructure responsible for critical community services due to widespread absenteeism in the workforce.
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What is influenza?
History
Emergency Management and Influenza
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CDC Influenza Page
Weekly US Map: Influenza Summary Update
Implementation Plan
National Strategy for
Pandemic Influenza
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