6 /10 Severity

H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic

pandemic Apr 2009 → Aug 2010

GDP Impact

-0.3%

Countries Affected

195

Duration

15.935483870968 months

Recovery

- months

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Description

First pandemic of the 21st century caused by H1N1 influenza virus. 1.4 billion infected, 284,000 deaths worldwide.

Causes

Novel H1N1 influenza virus, animal-to-human transmission.

Consequences

284,000 deaths, travel disruptions, vaccine rush, economic losses of $55 billion, healthcare system strain.

Quick Facts

Event Type
pandemic
Start Date
Apr 12, 2009
End Date
Aug 10, 2010
Peak Year
2009