Pandemic influenza

These pages detail information explaining pandemic flu, why we are planning for it, and what we are doing now to minimise any future impact.

A flu pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity, and for which there is no vaccine.  The disease spreads easily from person to person causing serious illness.

Vaccines and antivirals 

Detailing work that is ongoing to develop a vaccine, and outlining the differences between vaccines and antivirals.

Information for Health Professionals

For more detailed information on pandemics, their causes and mechanisms for viral change, outbreak characteristics, and historical perspectives.

Visit: Public Health Wales website (external link)