Does a flu shot protect against pandemic flu?

Current flu vaccines will not protect against a new pandemic strain of the flu virus. Because it takes several months to develop and distribute a vaccine for a new strain, a vaccine probably would not be available in the early stages of a pandemic. If a pandemic occurs, it is expected that the U.S. government will work with many partner groups to make recommendations to guide the early use of the vaccine.

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1. What is pandemic influenza?
2. How are pandemic, avian and seasonal flu different?
3. What´s the difference between seasonal and pandemic influenza?
4. When is the next flu pandemic expected?
5. What risks do Kansans face from an influenza pandemic?
6. Does a flu shot protect against pandemic flu?
7. Are there any other treatments for pandemic flu?
8. What should I be doing to protect my family and me?
9. How can Kansans prepare for pandemic influenza?