In April 2009, a new strain of influenza A emerged. This strain, known as the swine flu, caused at least 95 deaths in over 40 different countries. The rapid spread of this disease can be attributed to A. inadequate precautionary measures at the individual and community levels. B. a lack of immunity within individuals and the lack of an effective vaccine. C. globalization and the ease with which one can travel from country to country. D. all of these

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Juliette Jimenez

18 January, 20:21

In April 2009, a new strain of influenza A emerged. This strain, known as the swine flu, caused at least 95 deaths in over 40 different countries. The rapid spread of this disease can be attributed to A. inadequate precautionary measures at the individual and community levels. B. a lack of immunity within individuals and the lack of an effective vaccine. C. globalization and the ease with which one can travel from country to country. D. all of these

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Faith Cunningham · Answer 1

D. All of these.

The reason swine traveled so much was the result of laxity on precautious measures. Citizens were able to travel around still causing it to spread from person to person. And of course, they didn't have an effective vaccine because they lacked knowledge on this new virus