Influenza Quotes
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The influenza pandemic of 1918 may well be the greatest scourge ever to afflict humanity, exacting a death toll greater than all the wars of the 20th Century combined. The virus that wreaked this havoc apparently developed in birds, and then jumped to people. In other words, it was avian flu.
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All countries should immediately now activate their pandemic preparedness plans. Countries should remain on high alert for unusual outbreaks of influenza-like illness and severe pneumonia.
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Influenza pandemics must be taken seriously, precisely because of their capacity to spread rapidly to every country in the world.
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A human influenza pandemic will be a big problem. But by working together we can respond effectively.
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We must understand that when one country is not safe, the world is not safe. Pandemic influenza, by nature, will go around the world, so it is important for us to work as an international community to get a better handle on the issue.
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Pandemic influenza is by nature an international issue; it requires an international solution.
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We are taking very drastic actions to reduce the risk of avian influenza to animals and birds.
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Avian and pandemic influenza are posing a greater challenge to the world than any previous emerging infectious diseases.