Term: Influenza

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2011-05-05

Definition:

Commonly referred to as the flu, it is an infectious respiratory disease. Caused by influenza A and B viruses; it spreads from person to person via virus-laden respiratory secretions. It is an important cause of morbidity and death.

Related concepts 

• Adult Immunizations

Related terms 

• Haemophilus Influenza Type B (Hib)
• Immunizations for Influenza (Adult)
• Infectious Disease
• Infectious Disease Indicators
• Influenza Surveillance
• Influenza Vaccinations / Influenza Immunization
• Trivalent Inactivated Influenza Vaccine (TIV)

References 

• Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Menec V, Black C, MacWilliam L, Aoki F, Peterson S, Friesen D. The Impact of Influenza-Like Illness on the Winnipeg Health Care System: Is an Early Warning System Possible? Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 2001. [Report] [Summary] (View)
• Menec VH, Black C, MacWilliam L, Aoki FY. The impact of influenza-associated respiratory illnesses on hospitalizations, physician visits, emergency room visits, and mortality. Can J Public Health 2003;94(1):59-63. [Abstract] (View)

Term used in 

• Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)