What do you kow about "A" flu?

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT “A” FLU (SWINE FLU)
1. You would have heard that swine flu is a pandemic, but what does this word mean?

2. Is it the same disease as the normal (seasonal flu)?

3. Has it got any relationship with avian flu (bird flu)?

4. Tell wether these sentences are true or false

a. We’ve got a vaccine for “A” flu but it is not very effective.
b. “A” flu is more dangerous than seasonal flu because it’s mortality rate is bigger.
c. A mask for your mouth and nose is a good means not to catch flu.
d. The best means to prevent catching “A” flu is to clean frequently your hands.
e. Young people catch “A” flu more easily than seasonal flu.
f. Symptoms of “A” flu are more serious than those of the seasonal flu.
g. The use of antibiotics is very effective for treating the flu.
h. We have not at present any good treatment for “A” flu.
i. Normal vaccine for seasonal flu is also useful for “A” flu.
j. The flu is caused by a Virus.
k. But “A” flu is caused by a bacteria.
l. Normal antivirals are not effective against “A” flu
m. Risk goups are the same as with seasonal flu.


5. What`s “Tamiflu”?


6. Describe very shortly what a virus is. If possible draw a picture.


7. Have you ever heard about the “Spanish flu”?. If not look for information.


8. The “World Health Organisation” (WHO) don´t consider any more the term “swine flu”as correct, instead they propose the term “H1N1 flu”. Could you give a reason for that?