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The New York Times is referring to the swine flu as a 'pandemic' - what is the dictionary definition of a 'pandemic'?
Pandemic means " A disease prevalent throughout an entire country, continent or whole world." It also means "A disease that is easily transmissible by humans or animals."----Current situation - World Health Organization raises Pandemic Level to Level 6. From WHO news conference 11 June 2009: "On the basis of available evidence and these expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met. I have therefore decided to raise the level of influenza pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6.The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic." The transcripts of the Press Conference can be read or videos watched at the WHO site: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/influenzaAH1N1_presstranscript_20090611.pdf It is important to note that this does not indicate an increase in the severity, just that the criteria for Phase 6 regarding the spread of the Novel H1N1 Influenza have been met. This puts in to place additional steps by WHO and Nations' plans for control and prevention in such a widespread situation of pandemic.
Was the flu pandemic of 1918 the worst pandemic ever?
Update, Current situation :It was. "Pandemic" means spread around the entire world ("pan" means ALL). Swine flu was a true pandemic and reached every country in the world before it was over.The World Health Organization's Director-General, Margaret Chan, announced on August 10, 2010 that the Pandemic Phase was over and we entered the Post Pandemic Phase.A pandemic is a disease that spreads over a wide geographic area, affecting a large proportion of the population.Swine Flu has reached geographic regions globally due to the ease and frequency of Global traveling. It met the criteria of a pandemic due to the spread to all continents of the world. The Pandemic Phase does not indicate an increase in severity of the disease, it indicates the total global spread, which does cause an increase in total numbers of cases and transmissions world wide.---------------------World Health Organization raises Pandemic Level to Phase 6 - Pandemic Phase.From WHO news conference 11 June 2009:"On the basis of available evidence and these expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met. I have therefore decided to raise the level of influenza pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6. The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic."The transcripts of the Press Conference can be read or videos watched at the WHO site link below in related links section.It is important to note that this does not indicate an increase in the severity, just that the criteria for Phase 6 regarding the spread of the Novel H1N1 Influenza have been met. This puts in to place additional steps by WHO and Nations' plans for control and prevention in such a widespread situation of pandemic.
When has the World Health Organization issued a 'Level 4' pandemic alert before?
"On the basis of available evidence and these expert assessments of the evidence, thescientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met. I have therefore decided to raise the level of influenza pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6.The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic." Additional information about this announcement will be added here as soon as possible, in the meantime the transcripts of the Press Conference can be read or videos watched at the WHO site: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/influenzaAH1N1_presstranscript_20090611.pdf It is important to note that this does not indicate an increase in the severity, just that the criteria for Phase 6 regarding the spread of the Novel H1N1 Influenza have been met. This puts in to place additional steps by WHO and Nations' plans for control and prevention in such a widespread situation of pandemic.
How great is the risk of swine flu becoming a pandemic?
"On the basis of available evidence and these expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met. I have therefore decided to raise the level of influenza pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6.The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic." The transcripts of the Press Conference can be read (or videos watched) at the WHO site: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/influenzaAH1N1_presstranscript_20090611.pdf It is important to note that this does not indicate an increase in the severity, just that the criteria for Phase 6 regarding the spread of the Novel H1N1 Influenza have been met. This puts in to place additional steps by WHO and Nations' plans for control and prevention in such a widespread situation of pandemic.
That there is going to be a huge pandemic or epidemic of the swine flu?
== == "On the basis of available evidence and these expert assessments of the evidence, the scientific criteria for an influenza pandemic have been met. I have therefore decided to raise the level of influenza pandemic alert from Phase 5 to Phase 6.The world is now at the start of the 2009 influenza pandemic." The transcripts of the Press Conference can be read or videos watched at the WHO site: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/influenzaAH1N1_presstranscript_20090611.pdf It is important to note that this does not indicate an increase in the severity, just that the criteria for Phase 6 regarding the spread of the Novel H1N1 Influenza have been met. This puts in to place additional steps by WHO and Nations' plans for control and prevention in such a widespread situation of pandemic. == ==
Is leprosy a epidemic or pandemic?
leprosy is a pandemic disease
Is Lyme Disease endemic epidemic or pandemic?
PANDEMIC
What are the phases in a pandemic that the WHO has developed to prepare and plan for pandemic management?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a system for alerts and communication of the severity or spread of an influenza epidemic, for purposes of preparedness for an influenza pandemic (see below for definition of pandemic), for the US National Preparedness Plan. They have defined six phases of outbreaks that have potential to become an influenza pandemic.2011 ~ We are currently in the Post Pandemic Phase.A synopsis of each phase's definition is provided below, for the full information from the WHO, see the related links section near the bottom of this answer page.Phase 1In nature, flu viruses circulate continuously among animals. Even though such viruses might develop into pandemic viruses, no viruses circulating among animals at the present time have been reported to cause infections in humans.Phase 2An animal influenza virus that is currently circulating among domesticated or wild animals is known to have caused infection in humans, and is therefore considered a potential pandemic threat.Phase 3There are small clusters of animal-human virus infecting people at present, these are being monitored, but it has currently not resulted in human-to-human transmission frequency sufficient to sustain community-level outbreaks, which would be required to initiate pandemic proportions.Phase 4There is human-to-human transmission of animal or human-animal virus able to create sustained community level outbreaks which significantly raises the level of risk of a pandemic, but does not indicate that a pandemic is a fore-gone conclusion.Phase 5Large areas of human-to-human transmission are occurring, and the spread has extended to at least two countries in the same region, which is a strong signal that pandemic is imminent, and containment procedures and preparedness should be being finalized.Phase 6The Pandemic Phase. The community level outbreaks of the virus are continually spreading among people and to at least one other country in a second region globally, and WHO declares a global pandemic is under way.The Pandemic will progress through the post peak period of the pandemic phase and then to the post pandemic phase.The Post Pandemic PhaseWhen the peak period of infection has passed and only a few outbreaks here and there remain, the WHO will declare the pandemic is over and the Post Pandemic Phase is begun. There will be continued observation and monitoring during of waves of the pandemic recurring before finally returning to the normal seasonal levels.World Health Organization has announced that the world is now in the Post Pandemic Phase of the H1N1/09 pandemic.World Health Organization Definition of Pandemic:"An influenza pandemic occurs with the appearance of a new influenza virus against which none of us has any immunity. This results in several, simultaneous epidemics worldwide with high numbers of cases and deaths. With the increase in global transport and communications, as well as urbanization and overcrowded conditions, epidemics due to the new influenza virus are likely to be established quickly around the world."
When do i capitalize the word pandemic?
You should capitalize the word "pandemic" when it is part of a proper noun or at the beginning of a sentence. For example, "COVID-19 pandemic" or "The pandemic has caused widespread disruptions."
What are the World Health Organization's thoughts on Swine Flu?
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a state of pandemic due to the H1N1/09 Swine Flu. As of late March 2010 the pandemic is still in effect and the spread of H1N1 continues in some areas of the globe. For current situation, see the related question below.
When was Pandemic Studios created?
Pandemic Studios was created in 1998.
When did Pandemic Studios end?
Pandemic Studios ended in 2009.
