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Influenza pandemic planning.

Nancy J Cox1, Susan E Tamblyn, Theresa Tam

  • 1Influenza Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30333, USA. ncox@cdc.gov

Vaccine
|April 11, 2003
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Novel influenza viruses periodically emerge, causing devastating pandemics like the 1918 Spanish Flu. Future influenza pandemics are inevitable, necessitating flexible contingency plans for unpredictable severity and timing.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Virology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Influenza viruses periodically emerge, causing global epidemics and pandemics.
  • The 20th century saw three major influenza pandemics: Spanish Flu (1918-1919, A/H1N1), Asian Flu (1957, A/H2N2), and Hong Kong Flu (1968, A/H3N2).
  • Influenza A viruses are endemic in wild aquatic birds, posing a continuous threat for novel strain emergence, especially in densely populated agricultural regions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the historical impact of influenza pandemics.
  • To underscore the inevitability of future influenza pandemics.
  • To emphasize the need for proactive and flexible pandemic preparedness.

Main Methods:

  • Historical review of 20th-century influenza pandemics.

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  • Analysis of influenza virus ecology and epidemiology.
  • Assessment of factors contributing to pandemic emergence and spread.

    • Main Results:

    • The 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic caused an estimated 20-50 million deaths, with high mortality in young adults.
    • Subsequent pandemics (1957, 1968) had lower mortality but caused significant morbidity, social disruption, and economic loss.
    • The constant reservoir of influenza A in birds and human population density create conditions for recurrent pandemics.

    Conclusions:

    • Future influenza pandemics are certain due to the nature of influenza viruses and human-environment interactions.
    • The timing and severity of future pandemics remain unpredictable.
    • Developing flexible, inter-pandemic contingency plans is crucial for effective response to varying disease levels.