According to the World Health Organization (WHO), while most cases of H1N1 are mild, severe complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure can occur, particularly in individuals with underlying health conditions. Vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent influenza and its complications.
Science Quiz: On H1N1
Annual vaccination is recommended to protect against seasonal influenza, including H1N1
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What is the scientific name of the H1N1 virus?
Answer : Influenza A virus (H1N1 subtype)
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What is the primary mode of transmission of the H1N1 virus?
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H1N1 primarily affects only humans and does not spread among animals. True or False ?
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How can you prevent the spread of H1N1 ? Mention three important measures
Answer : To prevent the spread of H1N1 (swine flu), three important measures include frequent handwashing with soap and water, practicing good respiratory hygiene (covering coughs and sneezes), and getting vaccinated against influenza
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Many H1N1 influenza pandemics have occurred over the years. Can you mention the year in which he most recent one took place?
Answer : There have been three H1N1 influenza pandemics . 1) 1918 – The “Spanish Flu,” caused by the H1N1 virus, resulted in an estimated 50 million deaths worldwide. 2) 1977 – Known as the “Russian Flu,” this pandemic was caused by an H1N1 virus similar to the one from 1950, leading to a milder outbreak. 3) 2009 – The “Swine Flu” pandemic, caused by a new H1N1 strain, led to widespread illness but fewer deaths compared to earlier pandemics. The most recent H1N1 pandemic occurred in 2009.
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Visual Question : This pioneering scientist first identified the influenza virus in the 1930s, paving the way for H1N1 research. Who is he?
Answer : Dr. Richard E. Shope — He was the first to isolate the influenza virus from pigs in 1931 — a critical step in understanding swine flu (H1N1)
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Published – May 02, 2025 07:00 am IST