Seqirus Expertise Influenza WHAT IS INFLUENZA? Influenza - the flu - is familiar to all of us. It's so common, in fact, that we often forget how serious it can be. Influenza is an acute viral respiratory infection. It spreads easily from person to person1 including at home, at school, at work and other crowded areas such as at the supermarket or on the train to name a few. Each year, influenza causes 3 to 5 million cases of severe illness around the world and about 290,000 to 650,000 respiratory deaths1. It is estimated that 10,000 deaths in England and Wales are attributable to influenza infections annually2. In the United States alone influenza results in an estimated: 9.3 - 49 million illnesses estimated annually since 2010* 17 million lost workdays^ 91 million lost schooldays~ Seasonal Influenza Seqirus is on the front line of influenza protection, helping guard against costly and life-threatening epidemics and pandemics. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent influenza1. More dangerous than you might think It's estimated that about 1 in 18 children, 1 in 38 elderly and 1 in 45 adults3 who get influenza-like illnesses will seek medical attention, so the disease could be more widespread than we know. Death from influenza is much more common among the elderly and the very young, but all ages are at risk for serious complications such as pneumonia, myocarditis, and inflammation of the brain or meninges.2 Our bodies and the influenza virus are in a never-ending race. As our immune system evolves to avoid infection, the virus adapts to evade our immune system. The new virus strains generally appear first in Southeast Asia then travel to the rest of the world. Influenza spreads best when temperatures and humidity are low, so the flu season coincides with the winter months in all different parts of the globe. This is why we need new influenza vaccines each influenza season - and why we are always working to stay ahead of the mutating virus. Learn more about pandemic influenza Frequently Asked Questions Consumers should contact their health care professional for further advice. How can I prevent influenza? What are the types of influenza vaccines?5 How does an influenza vaccine work? I had the influenza vaccine last year, do I need it again? Will an influenza vaccination give me influenza? How does influenza spread?7 What are the different ways to treat influenza?8 What are the complications of influenza?9 Our Products Seqirus is a reliable supplier of seasonal influenza vaccine with the ability to rapidly respond to pandemic threats. Our broad range of influenza vaccines help to safeguard people and communities around the world. You should speak to your healthcare professional for specific advice on influenza vaccination. Learn more Report an Adverse Event To report a suspected side effect or adverse event, please visit our Report an Adverse Event page. Learn more Pandemic Response Solutions When it comes to the next influenza pandemic, experts agree it’s not a matter of if, but when. Seqirus partners with governments around the world to prepare for pandemic threats, with our portfolio of pandemic vaccines and our manufacturing facilities ever-ready for rapid response. Learn more * Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Disease Burden of Influenza. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/burden.htm (Accessed March 2019) ^ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (n.d.). Influenza (Flu) in the Workplace. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/flu/activities.html (Accessed March 2019) ~ Walgreens 2013 Flu Impact Report. (2013) Retrieved from http://www.multivu.com/players/English/62923-walgreens-flu-season2013/links/62923-2013-Flu-Impact-Survey-10-11-13.pdf (Accessed March 2019) 1. World Health Organization. Influenza (Seasonal) Fact Sheet, January 2018. Available online: http://www.who.int/en/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/influenza-(seasonal) (Accessed March 2019) 2. Public Health England. Immunisation against infectious disease: the green book. Chapter 19: Influenza, August 2018. Available online: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/733840/Influenza_green_book_chapter19.pdf (Accessed March 2019) 3. Fox, M. (2009, Feb.) Few in U.S. see doctor or get medication for flu: study. Retrieved from: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-flu-usa/few-in-u-s-see-doctor-or-get-medication-for-flu-study-idUSTRE51863P20090210 (Accessed March 2019) 4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seasonal Influenza (flu). Prevent Flu. https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm (Accessed March 2019). 5. NHS Choices, Flu Vaccine FAQs. Accessed November 2018. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/flu-vaccine-questions-answers 6. NHS, Vaccinations: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/vaccine-ingredients (Accessed March 2019). 7. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, How Flu Spreads. Found at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/spread.htm (Accessed March 2019) 8. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Flu: What To Do If You Get Sick found at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/takingcare.htm (Accessed March 2019) 9. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Flu Symptoms & Complications. Found at https://www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/symptoms.htm (Accessed March 2019) GBR-FLU-0006 February 2021 Our Company At Seqirus, we are devoted to protecting people and communities across the globe – working each and every day with our partners on the front line of public health. 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