Next devastating flu pandemic will happen 'it's a case of when, not if', say WHO

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Next devastating flu pandemic will happen 'it's a case of when, not if', say WHO
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Next devastating flu pandemic WILL happen ‘it’s a case of when, not if’

We revealed back in February that experts were starting to worry aboutThe University of Lancaster has been researching into whether bat flu could transcend livestock and human barriers, and they found that the virus could infect chicken and pigs.

"We don't know whether humans have been infected with bat flu in the past, but this research suggests that it is possible."The WHO says that there are around one billion cases of flu every year, resulting in up to 650,000 deaths. He said: "Flu is very infectious and there is nothing much you can do to stop it moving about the planet.

"There is a very limited amount you can do, there are personal hygiene measures, washing your hands and trying to avoid putting your hands on contaminated surfaces in public then in your mouth.Flu jab is best way to protect against deadly bugThe flu jab is your best defence against flu - particularly for those who work in healthcare, are old, very young or have other conditions or illnesses.

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