Around the World: Influenza, an Unpredictable Threat

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The World Health Organization performs year-round global influenza surveillance to monitor influenza activity around the world. The organization recently released a 14-minute video about the threat of influenza and how the public health community helps protect everyone. Watch the video, Influenza, an Unpredictable Threat, to learn more about influenza.

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